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SW13 VYV

2013 Mini Cooper S

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,973 mi
Last recorded90,973 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S45,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 VYV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 90,973 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 85,643 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive 2 bolts missing from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 79,403 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 79,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 65,244 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 62,265 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 62,265 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Surface coming apart (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 55,776 miles

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

Rigid clutch pipe corroded at slave cylinder.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,422 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 51,420 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 46,568 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,803 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 23,657 miles

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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SW13 VYV is a 2013 Mini Cooper S in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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SW13 VYV is a 2013 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 20 August 2013.

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