2013 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MINI
- Year
- 2013
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 26 February 2027 (257 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,974 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 67/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2013 Mini has 12 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 16,974 miles. The low annual mileage for its age is a positive, but the timing chain and head gasket issues reported by owners are serious concerns.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 6,949 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- Feb 2026 MOT failure for subframe corrosion, though retested and passed.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
- Consistent, low annual mileage of 6,949 miles/year.
- No recurring failures on safety-critical systems like brakes or suspension.
- MOT valid until February 2027, offering peace of mind for a year.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 16,974 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 23,433 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 33,204 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 44,160 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 53,186 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 58,638 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 64,988 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 72,119 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 80,828 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 86,600 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2026 | FAIL | 91,481 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
|
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 91,481 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK13 BYX, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.