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FY63 VEX

2013 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,102 mi
Last recorded64,102 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper44,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 VEX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 64,102 miles

All rear suspension components are undersealed

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Unable to inspect some areas fully due too location (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 64,102 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Unable to inspect some areas fully due too location (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to inspect rear subframe fully due to heavily undersealed & undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2025 57,651 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 57,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, Worn, Pitted and Scored inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 51,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 45,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021 45,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 35,595 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 30,649 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 30,649 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 23,782 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to split and perish

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to split and perish

Pass 1 Sep 2016 20,369 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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FY63 VEX is a 2013 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 44,412 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY63 VEX registered?

FY63 VEX is a 2013 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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