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KAR 156A

2013 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,834 mi
Last recorded96,834 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper44,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAR 156A
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 96,834 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 94,572 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 89,818 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 85,184 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear under seal corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 80,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

run flat light on dash

Pass 14 Sep 2020 76,606 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 68,324 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 68,324 miles

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

Nearside stop light 50% not working

run flat light on dash

Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,732 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 54,924 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 54,924 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 37,493 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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KAR 156A is a 2013 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KAR 156A registered?

KAR 156A is a 2013 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 November 2013.

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