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SA16 FEV

2016 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,313 mi
Last recorded50,313 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 FEV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 50,313 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 40,598 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 20 Aug 2024 40,598 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 13 May 2023 31,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2023 31,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 23,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 23,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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SA16 FEV is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA16 FEV registered?

SA16 FEV is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is SA16 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA16 FEV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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