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SB13 VDF

2013 Mini One Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,422 mi
Last recorded84,422 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini One Auto36,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 VDF
MakeMini
ModelOne Auto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 84,422 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion springs, brake lines, exhaust clamp

Pass 16 May 2025 82,563 miles

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

General corrosion to suspension

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

Fail 16 May 2025 82,563 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

General corrosion to suspension

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

Pass 20 May 2024 78,476 miles

Centre/rear exhaust clamp corroding

General corrosion to suspension

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in centre of screen ()

O/s/r slight brake bind

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroding and pads wearing

Fail 20 May 2024 78,476 miles

Centre/rear exhaust clamp corroding

General corrosion to suspension

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in centre of screen ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

O/s/r slight brake bind

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake discs corroding and pads wearing

Pass 6 Jul 2022 71,073 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 71,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 66,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 62,678 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 62,551 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,491 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 37,666 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 25,544 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 19,308 miles

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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SB13 VDF is a 2013 Mini One Auto in Blue 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 SB13 VDF, 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 SB13 VDF registered?

SB13 VDF is a 2013 Mini One Auto, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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