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VK16 GSY

2016 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,589 mi
Last recorded84,589 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 GSY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 84,589 miles

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

Front TYRES uneven wear

Front shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake slightly lagging in operation

Nearside Rear park brake lazy

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both + OS REAR TYRE 10 YRS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre/s have minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear brake disc slightly lipped and discoloured

Fail 5 Nov 2025 84,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation approx 50 KgF (1.2.1 (d))

Central Rear park brake lazy

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

Front TYRES uneven wear

Front shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both + OS REAR TYRE 10 YRS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre/s have minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear brake disc slightly lipped and discoloured

Pass 8 Nov 2024 74,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust boot / bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Rear PARK BRAKE LAZY @ 120 KgF. OS = 180 Lock

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INNER FACE. CORDS NOT VISIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped + discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR BOTH: MRF 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 74,340 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively deteriorated / delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust boot / bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Rear PARK BRAKE LAZY @ 120 KgF. OS = 180 Lock

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INNER FACE. CORDS NOT VISIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped + discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR BOTH: MRF 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 68,234 miles

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2023 68,234 miles

Headlamp aim too high PRS: both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2022 58,190 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 39,435 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 30,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 25,393 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 22,750 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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VK16 GSY is a 2016 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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VK16 GSY is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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