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YF62 ASU

2013 Mini Cooper S Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,337 mi
Last recorded83,337 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto36,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 ASU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 83,337 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 82,839 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 82,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 80,308 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))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 80,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 71,808 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 63,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 61,488 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 58,694 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 53,609 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 46,320 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts look low inner (3.5.1g)

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

cabling/switch fouling os drive shaft

osr corner bumper been pushed forward due to damage

removed device cradle windscreen swept area

Fail 10 Jan 2018 46,320 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light osr showing white as damaged (1.3.2e)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts look low inner (3.5.1g)

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

cabling/switch fouling os drive shaft

osr corner bumper been pushed forward due to damage

removed device cradle windscreen swept area

Pass 17 Jan 2017 37,940 miles

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

removed device cradle windscreen swept area

Fail 13 Jan 2017 37,940 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively osf (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating nsr (3.7.B.3)

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

osf headlamp washer jet cover missing

removed device cradle windscreen swept area

Pass 6 Jan 2016 28,095 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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YF62 ASU is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF62 ASU, 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.

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What year was YF62 ASU registered?

YF62 ASU is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 14 January 2013.

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