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SG13 DSZ

2013 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,515 mi
Last recorded129,515 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG13 DSZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 129,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 R17 88W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 129,515 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Device holder clipped to windscreen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 R17 88W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 124,156 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 114,747 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 105,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 105,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 100,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2021 88,951 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 85,723 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2020 85,723 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edges 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,872 miles

Nearside Rear brake grabbing

Offside Rear brake grabbing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

no smoke emitted on emissions test

parking brake light on

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2018 75,872 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted

Nearside Rear brake grabbing

Offside Rear brake grabbing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

TPS light on

engine cover fitted

no smoke emitted on emissions test

parking brake light on

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,246 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on inner pads (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)

dvise undertray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2016 67,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel is insecure where mounted to the underside rear of the vehicle.

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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SG13 DSZ 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 73.3%.

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 SG13 DSZ, 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 SG13 DSZ registered?

SG13 DSZ is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is SG13 DSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG13 DSZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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