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VU13 FEM

2013 Mini Cooper S Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,092 mi
Last recorded70,092 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto36,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 70,092 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 70,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 68,482 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration car only met emission requirements after several attempts , co% (8.2.1.2 (g))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner track rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 67,608 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 67,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 65,868 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 65,275 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 59,833 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 55,241 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 52,744 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 52,744 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 50,725 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 31,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 18,313 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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VU13 FEM is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 36,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU13 FEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU13 FEM registered?

VU13 FEM is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is VU13 FEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 FEM 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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