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SJ13 VWE

2013 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,675 mi
Last recorded79,675 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 VWE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 79,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 74,520 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 74,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 69,676 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 63,351 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 59,791 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally devoid of tread ( 2nd rubber layer ) to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated in both top corners (0.1 (b))

TPMS light lit indicating low pressure in one or more tyres

Fail 26 May 2022 59,791 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally devoid of tread ( 2nd rubber layer ) to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated in both top corners (0.1 (b))

TPMS light lit indicating low pressure in one or more tyres

Pass 27 May 2021 55,281 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 51,325 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 51,325 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2020 51,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 46,146 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 40,760 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 34,867 miles

both rear tyres have cracking to tread pattern

emissions too clean to test

Pass 17 Feb 2016 27,851 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 27,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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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SJ13 VWE is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SJ13 VWE, 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 SJ13 VWE registered?

SJ13 VWE is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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