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XX08 DES

2013 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,922 mi
Last recorded133,922 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S45,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX08 DES
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 133,922 miles

Front NOTE coil over suspension fitted

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

Rear NOTE coil over suspension fitted

Rear NOTE no seat or seat belts fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 133,922 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front NOTE coil over suspension fitted

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

Rear NOTE coil over suspension fitted

Rear NOTE no seat or seat belts fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 128,206 miles

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

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2023 128,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2022 116,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track control arm bush ( wear in bush meets the minimum requirement only ! ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track control arm bush ( wear in bush meets the minimum requirement only ! ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 116,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track control arm bush ( wear in bush meets the minimum requirement only ! ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track control arm bush ( wear in bush meets the minimum requirement only ! ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 116,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear seat missing at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,047 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,631 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 86,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 71,755 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 71,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre flat before test ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 64,728 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,170 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 47,140 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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XX08 DES is a 2013 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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XX08 DES is a 2013 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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