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SG13 DTZ

2013 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,047 mi
Last recorded158,047 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2023 158,047 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front inner baljoint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

injector leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2021 149,220 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 149,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 134,795 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 119,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 109,441 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 99,640 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 9 Mar 2016 90,580 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on both sides. bald on insides 175/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2016 90,580 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on both sides. bald on insides 175/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Nearside Rear tyre has nail on inside side wall, unrepairable 175/65/15

undertray fitted

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 DTZ is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DTZ, 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.

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What year was SG13 DTZ registered?

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

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