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PE16 VZU

2016 Mini Cooper

Blue Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,969 mi
Last recorded62,969 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE16 VZU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 62,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 57,983 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 57,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 52,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge and close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 46,973 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 42,812 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 35,584 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 35,584 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 30,793 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres slightly unevenly worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Mar 2020 30,793 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear tyres slightly unevenly worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2019 24,677 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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PE16 VZU is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 37,152 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 10 years old, this Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PE16 VZU registered?

PE16 VZU is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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