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PJ13 SNU

2013 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,341 mi
Last recorded115,341 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ13 SNU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 115,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 115,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 111,914 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 111,914 miles

Offside Front Lower Position lamp showing white light to the rear sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 109,597 miles

Engine bay covered and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear stop light 50%

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 109,556 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covered and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear stop light 50%

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 102,886 miles

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

No smoke diesel test passed

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 97,714 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

Nearside Rear upper stop light not working

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 92,049 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

No smoke diesel test passed

Pass 24 Sep 2019 85,787 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 85,787 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 71,186 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 71,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195x55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,991 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 41,798 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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PJ13 SNU is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,954 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 Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ13 SNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ13 SNU registered?

PJ13 SNU is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 5 July 2013.

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The MOT history for PJ13 SNU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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