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SM15 LVA

2015 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,608 mi
Last recorded62,608 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mini John Cooper Works38,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 LVA
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 62,608 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 58,809 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 50,125 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 50,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 42,809 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 42,809 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 36,211 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 36,211 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 35,368 miles

front washers poor but still getting water on screen

Fail 8 Jul 2021 35,368 miles

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

front washers poor but still getting water on screen

Pass 14 Jul 2020 32,524 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 30,049 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 20,149 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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SM15 LVA is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 38,579 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 11 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM15 LVA registered?

SM15 LVA is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 12 June 2015.

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