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SB13 BBO

2013 Mini Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,192 mi
Last recorded53,192 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Auto32,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 BBO
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 53,192 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 48,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 43,613 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 43,613 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 42,846 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 42,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 29,468 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 28,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very badly lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2021 24,137 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded & pitted

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust flexi starting to split/deteriorate around joint

Fail 30 Apr 2021 24,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All brake discs slightly corroded & pitted

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust flexi starting to split/deteriorate around joint

Offside & Nearside front tyre's worn/scrubbed on edges no cords showing at time of test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 19,975 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (front & rear) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 May 2020 19,970 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (front & rear) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 May 2019 14,896 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 12,438 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 10,423 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 7,595 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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SB13 BBO is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 32,589 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB13 BBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SB13 BBO registered?

SB13 BBO is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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