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GK13 PLJ

2013 Mini Cooper Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,998 mi
Last recorded34,998 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Auto32,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 PLJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 34,998 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 34,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 33,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 31,415 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 31,415 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 29,568 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 26,880 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 23,741 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 21,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge's and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 19,440 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage run flat markings?

Pass 15 Apr 2017 16,217 miles

both front tyres balding on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 12,664 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low outer shoulder edge

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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GK13 PLJ is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 32,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK13 PLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK13 PLJ registered?

GK13 PLJ is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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The MOT history for GK13 PLJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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