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YA16 AKU

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,088 mi
Last recorded81,088 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 AKU
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 81,088 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 77,971 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 77,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2024 73,844 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 68,769 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 68,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 63,707 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 50,858 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 50,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 35,457 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 11,809 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 11,809 miles

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

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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YA16 AKU is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 34,276 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YA16 AKU registered?

YA16 AKU is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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