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Y3 GKU

2013 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,717 mi
Last recorded97,717 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works44,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 GKU
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 97,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front windscreen slightly tinted

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 87,639 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 76,285 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 70,039 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 68,901 miles

Lower plastic covers preventing full inspection.

Pass 23 Dec 2019 66,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,111 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 64,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 55,602 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 46,097 miles

Nearside Front slight flat spot on inner bead

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 33,184 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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Y3 GKU is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 44,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y3 GKU registered?

Y3 GKU is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 15 January 2013.

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