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SL63 SSZ

2013 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,830 mi
Last recorded132,830 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper44,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 SSZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 132,830 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 132,829 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 131,305 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 126,898 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 114,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obsuring some components

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

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced Engine does not rev

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Aug 2022 103,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced Engine does not rev

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Fail 10 Aug 2022 103,924 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced Engine does not rev

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2021 93,773 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point location and pad missing

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

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear wheel has a welded repair. Weld ok no fracture or defect apparent.

Fail 21 Aug 2021 93,773 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Jacking point location and pad missing

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

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear wheel has a welded repair. Weld ok no fracture or defect apparent.

Fail 9 Jul 2021 92,700 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Objects removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and corroded inner area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,330 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 82,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number pate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre had deep cuts to the inner side wall - cords are visible when the car is in a normal driving position (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre had deep cuts to the inner side wall - cords are visible when the car is in a normal driving position (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is badly worn and starting to blister to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is badly worn and starting to blister to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres look under inflated

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,188 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,372 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2016 44,706 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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SL63 SSZ is a 2013 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 44,412 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL63 SSZ registered?

SL63 SSZ is a 2013 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 November 2013.

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