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L33 DCH

2013 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

141,428 mi
Last recorded141,428 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Sd Auto45,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 DCH
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 141,428 miles
Pass 27 May 2026 96,168 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 96,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 134,829 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 134,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 95,678 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2024 127,103 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 93,548 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 115,886 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 92,392 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 107,807 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 90,096 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 98,837 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 86,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs corroded on faces

Pass 7 Jul 2020 92,118 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 84,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 85,105 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 77,056 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is cracking on inner side wall

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 61,250 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 47,118 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 47,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,813 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 40,463 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,065 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 23,893 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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L33 DCH is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 45,137 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L33 DCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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L33 DCH is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 18 December 2013.

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