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YY16 SBZ

2016 Mini Cooper S

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,034 mi
Last recorded43,034 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 SBZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 43,034 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges & perished /cracking in tread area 205/45/17w runflat

Pass 28 Oct 2024 41,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45x17 w run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 39,031 miles

rear brake balance is just within MOT standards

Pass 2 Nov 2022 36,059 miles

intermittent horn fault experienced

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Nov 2021 34,028 miles

Front Horn works in certain places only

Nearside Front Washer jet partially blocked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 34,028 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Horn works in certain places only

Nearside Front Washer jet partially blocked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 32,492 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 30,927 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 30,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 27,307 miles

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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YY16 SBZ is a 2016 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 36,845 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 10 years old, this Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YY16 SBZ registered?

YY16 SBZ is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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