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SC13 KJZ

2013 Mini Cooper S Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,579 mi
Last recorded89,579 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto36,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 KJZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 89,579 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 86,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 86,429 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 81,732 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 81,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 75,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,598 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 68,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge New tyre rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Impact damage to door and side panel

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,466 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,811 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 49,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 42,719 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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SC13 KJZ is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 36,186 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC13 KJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SC13 KJZ registered?

SC13 KJZ is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 10 July 2013.

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