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VA16 VSP

2016 Mini Cooper S

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,926 mi
Last recorded119,926 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 VSP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 119,926 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 114,444 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 110,439 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 109,191 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 85,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also devoid of tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 85,946 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also devoid of tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 61,604 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 45,538 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 45,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 26,822 miles

both rear tyres out of round

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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VA16 VSP is a 2016 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 36,845 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 10 years old, this Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VA16 VSP registered?

VA16 VSP is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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