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K8 YFR

2013 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,147 mi
Last recorded74,147 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S45,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 YFR
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 74,147 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 64,046 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 64,039 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt missing rear belts not accessible (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid drivers (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 57,656 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 57,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 48,877 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 48,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 43,041 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil leak

steam caming out from the front

Pass 28 Sep 2020 37,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 33,067 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 33,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 24,695 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 17,334 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 8,822 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 4,039 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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K8 YFR is a 2013 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 45,332 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K8 YFR registered?

K8 YFR is a 2013 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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