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YB13 GKV

2013 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,228 mi
Last recorded68,228 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 GKV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 68,228 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

general corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2026 68,228 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2025 63,401 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 57,501 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 57,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 52,074 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 52,074 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 46,870 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 46,870 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides very low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 41,297 miles

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

under side covers fitted front to rear

Fail 20 Sep 2021 41,296 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (strong advisory) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side covers fitted front to rear

Pass 21 Sep 2020 36,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn across tread pattern and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn across tread pattern and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 24 Jun 2019 30,590 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,112 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 26 Jun 2017 15,494 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 10,440 miles

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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YB13 GKV is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YB13 GKV, 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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What year was YB13 GKV registered?

YB13 GKV is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 9 July 2013.

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