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SO13 FAJ

2013 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,497 mi
Last recorded50,497 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Sd Auto45,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 FAJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 50,497 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating starting to swell (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 50,497 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating starting to swell (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 46,096 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 42,609 miles

all tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Oct 2022 39,036 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 35,208 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 35,206 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 33,178 miles

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

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

service light on

Pass 29 Apr 2019 29,816 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 22,248 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 11,661 miles

millage lower than last test

Pass 28 Mar 2016 13,000 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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SO13 FAJ is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 45,137 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO13 FAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO13 FAJ registered?

SO13 FAJ is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 23 March 2013.

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