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MINI John Cooper Works

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LO13 UGCMOT history

LO13 UGC is a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 25 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LO13 UGC black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
98,009 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO13 UGC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO13 UGC was last recorded at 98,009 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 8,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,437 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,572 miles
Average per year
7,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,009 miles
  • 2025 – 89,437 miles
  • 2024 – 78,748 miles
  • 2023 – 63,230 miles
  • 2022 – 61,842 miles
  • 2021 – 53,771 miles
  • 2019 – 50,664 miles
  • 2018 – 41,514 miles
  • 2017 – 28,771 miles
  • 2016 – 21,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,009 miles
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,009 miles (+8,572)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,009 miles
    Test number
    825045737427
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass89,437 miles (+59)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,437 miles
    Test number
    977130427950
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished bad (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, d bushes, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront factory fitted engine and floor trims and covers,
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner pad wear indicator is loose
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail89,378 miles (+149)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,378 miles
    Test number
    551220142776
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail89,229 miles (+10,481)3 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,229 miles
    Test number
    838610952675
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass78,748 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,748 miles
    Test number
    172087430277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog Light Out
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail78,647 miles (+15,417)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,647 miles
    Test number
    623290588320
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass63,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,230 miles
    Test number
    788610650269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,230 miles (+1,388)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,230 miles
    Test number
    734017265061
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass61,842 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,842 miles
    Test number
    537198031434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,838 miles (+8,067)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,838 miles
    Test number
    997513205195
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass53,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,771 miles
    Test number
    951507650413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,771 miles (+3,107)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,771 miles
    Test number
    524897588815
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass50,664 miles (+8)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,664 miles
    Test number
    422334074355
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail50,656 miles (+9,142)2 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,656 miles
    Test number
    397350438314
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm See cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm See cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass41,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,514 miles
    Test number
    986144825528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,514 miles (+12,743)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,514 miles
    Test number
    752058628627
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass28,771 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    28,771 miles
    Test number
    139887251022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,846 miles (+6,173)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    27,846 miles
    Test number
    276859088942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    21,673 miles
    Test number
    393358053502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,673 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,673 miles
    Test number
    403914083471
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LO13 UGC

Does LO13 UGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO13 UGC is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO13 UGC?
The MOT on LO13 UGC is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO13 UGC done?
LO13 UGC was recorded at 98,009 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 7,654 miles a year.
Has LO13 UGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO13 UGC has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LO13 UGC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LO13 UGC find?
LO13 UGC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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