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Y96 KAT

2013 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,655 mi
Last recorded81,655 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S45,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 KAT
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 81,655 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 76,349 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 65,192 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 65,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 53,194 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 53,194 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 49,773 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 44,147 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 37,643 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 32,812 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 32,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 27,023 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 27,103 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 27,103 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 24,300 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm but scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2018 24,300 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm but scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 19,278 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 16,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

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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Y96 KAT is a 2013 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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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Y96 KAT is a 2013 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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