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YF13 LKA

2013 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,807 mi
Last recorded102,807 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto36,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 LKA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 102,807 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 102,799 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 93,931 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 83,111 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 83,100 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 79,604 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 68,348 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 68,333 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 57,907 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 57,907 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 51,122 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 46,231 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 40,736 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 36,355 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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YF13 LKA is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 36,186 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF13 LKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF13 LKA registered?

YF13 LKA is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is YF13 LKA safe to buy?

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