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VU13 AVE

2013 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,154 mi
Last recorded101,154 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper44,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 AVE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 101,154 miles

TPMS Illuminated

Fail 16 Dec 2024 101,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS Illuminated

Pass 28 Dec 2023 95,815 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 95,815 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 91,834 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

washer jets temperamental , possible filter blockage

Fail 15 Oct 2022 91,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

washer jets temperamental , possible filter blockage

Pass 20 Oct 2021 88,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 85,213 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 78,970 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front flexi exhaust split

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 68,477 miles

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 61,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section burst (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 35,243 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 35,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 9,189 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 9,187 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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VU13 AVE is a 2013 Mini Cooper in Green 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 44,412 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU13 AVE is a 2013 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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