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YC13 KGE

2013 Mini Cooper S

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,897 mi
Last recorded83,897 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S45,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 KGE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 83,897 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2026 83,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2025 83,719 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 83,719 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 83,331 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 83,331 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 82,674 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 82,672 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 81,085 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 71,868 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 70,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 62,103 miles

Brake wear light on

Pass 9 Aug 2018 55,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,513 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 49,367 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 49,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YC13 KGE is a 2013 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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What year was YC13 KGE registered?

YC13 KGE is a 2013 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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