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VU13 FFD

2013 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,978 mi
Last recorded87,978 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 FFD
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 87,978 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2026 87,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 84,532 miles

Engine vibration

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 81,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 77,941 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,807 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 67,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *** INNER, REAR BUSH *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *** PERISHING / CRACKING *** (2012 TYRE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 3.5MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *** INNER, REAR BUSH *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.4MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 66,947 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *** INNER, REAR BUSH *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *** PERISHING / CRACKING *** (2012 TYRE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 3.5MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *** INNER, REAR BUSH *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.4MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 59,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING / CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 59,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING / CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 46,702 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 46,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 39,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 32,831 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 24,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 24,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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VU13 FFD is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,954 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU13 FFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU13 FFD registered?

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

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The MOT history for VU13 FFD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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