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VO13 LVT

2013 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,400 mi
Last recorded72,400 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S45,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO13 LVT
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 72,400 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear headlamp leveling switch on suspension arm seized

Pass 11 Feb 2025 64,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 58,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Feb 2024 58,981 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 49,764 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 49,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 47,254 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 43,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Nearside Rear tyre worn severely on innner edge

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 43,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Nearside Rear tyre worn severely on innner edge

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

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

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 38,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 38,165 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 30,172 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 27,444 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 23,167 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 23,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,741 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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VO13 LVT is a 2013 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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VO13 LVT is a 2013 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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