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VU13 FDM

2013 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,130 mi
Last recorded53,130 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S45,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 FDM
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 53,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 48,003 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 44,221 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 41,321 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 38,806 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 38,790 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 33,762 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 30,352 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 30,352 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 24,412 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 24,412 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 19,739 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 13,640 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 13,568 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 11,507 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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VU13 FDM is a 2013 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was VU13 FDM registered?

VU13 FDM is a 2013 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 2 March 2013.

Is VU13 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 FDM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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