2013 MINI Countryman 1.6L Diesel · VU13 FFE
2013 MINI Countryman (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 69,849 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MINI COUNTRYMAN
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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VU13 FFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 69,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU13 FFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mini Countryman (VU13 FFE) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
VU13 FFE Mileage History
- 28/01/202258,972 mi
- 19/01/202361,850 mi+2,878 mi
- 12/01/202465,817 mi+3,967 mi
- 27/01/202568,608 mi+2,791 mi
- 28/01/202669,849 mi+1,241 mi
Average of roughly 2,719 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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