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JO02 STR

2013 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,897 mi
Last recorded95,897 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper44,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO02 STR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 95,897 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 95,897 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 86,859 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 86,859 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 79,031 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 67,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer side wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2023 67,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer side wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 60,493 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 60,493 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 46,869 miles

Rear both rear tyres cracking. 8 years old

Fail 10 May 2021 46,869 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking. 8 years old

Pass 6 Mar 2020 41,385 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 35,233 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,824 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,969 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,186 miles

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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JO02 STR is a 2013 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JO02 STR registered?

JO02 STR is a 2013 Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 April 2013.

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