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YA13 MPU

2013 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,455 mi
Last recorded103,455 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 MPU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 103,455 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 103,415 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 94,630 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 82,519 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 82,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 70,284 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 64,580 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 58,469 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 44,904 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,048 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 32,315 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 32,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 24,471 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 24,471 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YA13 MPU is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YA13 MPU, 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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YA13 MPU is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 July 2013.

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