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YC13 NVU

2013 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,722 mi
Last recorded114,722 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Sd59,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 NVU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 114,722 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 106,528 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 106,440 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking bolt not secure. (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 97,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 89,327 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 81,761 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 74,892 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,301 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 64,052 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 64,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure due to contamination of oil from shocker (1.1.12 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 54,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside and outside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 54,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside and outside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 46,965 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 45,707 miles

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

Front wiper blades smearing

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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YC13 NVU is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 59,912 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC13 NVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC13 NVU registered?

YC13 NVU is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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