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FY63 VFE

2013 Mini Cooper Sd

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,681 mi
Last recorded128,681 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Sd59,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 VFE
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 128,681 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 128,681 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 117,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Nov 2021 117,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 110,031 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 98,956 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,705 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 90,705 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 90,688 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated Brake pad wear sensor cut (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake flexi insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 78,147 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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FY63 VFE is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 59,912 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY63 VFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY63 VFE registered?

FY63 VFE is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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