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SW02 KAT

2013 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,561 mi
Last recorded125,561 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini First46,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 KAT
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 125,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread getting low on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 109,737 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 97,836 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 87,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 74,878 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 67,644 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 58,696 miles

Front windscreen presented with stone chip - not affecting driver view to road

Fail 5 Mar 2019 58,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Front windscreen presented with stone chip - not affecting driver view to road

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 47,967 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sills and under body covered

Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,571 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,009 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 23,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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SW02 KAT is a 2013 Mini First in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 46,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW02 KAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Mini First is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW02 KAT registered?

SW02 KAT is a 2013 Mini First, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is SW02 KAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW02 KAT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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