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SM13 YKA

2013 Mini Cooper S

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,945 mi
Last recorded85,945 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S45,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 YKA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 85,945 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 85,945 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 77,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 70,575 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 70,575 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 63,065 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 56,064 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 51,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 44,123 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 44,112 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 34,381 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Feb 2018 34,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 14 Jun 2016 20,694 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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SM13 YKA is a 2013 Mini Cooper S in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 45,332 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM13 YKA is a 2013 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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