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L5 KXO

2013 Mini One Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,957 mi
Last recorded121,957 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini One Auto36,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 KXO
MakeMini
ModelOne Auto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 121,957 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 111,136 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 99,334 miles

Engine oil level requires topping up (at min mark)

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges, (No cords showing)

Offside front tyre worn inside edge, (No cords showing)

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 99,332 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Engine oil level requires topping up (at min mark)

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges, (No cords showing)

Offside front tyre worn inside edge, (No cords showing)

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 83,449 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 83,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 66,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front wear indicator wire off brake pad disconnected

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 64,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,530 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 9 Sep 2019 63,530 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 10 Jul 2018 58,936 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,310 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,721 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 44,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini One Auto?

Based on 13,394 MOT tests across 1,084 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
3,690
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
1,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
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L5 KXO is a 2013 Mini One Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Mini One Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 36,838 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini One Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L5 KXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L5 KXO registered?

L5 KXO is a 2013 Mini One Auto, first registered on 6 April 2013.

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