Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2016 Mini Cooper Petrol 1499cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 45,549 miles on the clock, averaging 1,874 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 B38 TwinPower Turbo engine is known for b38a15a and timing chain and guides.
MOT & Mileage History for MC16 LUA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 45,549 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 1,874 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mini Cooper
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B38A15A
Timing Chain and Guides
Chain stretches prematurely; guides can break.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MC16 LUA |
| Make | Mini |
| Model | Cooper |
| Colour | Orange |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1499cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MC — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About MC16 LUA
What car is MC16 LUA?
MC16 LUA is an orange Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Manchester in 2016.
What is the mileage of MC16 LUA?
The last recorded mileage for MC16 LUA was 45,549 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MC16 LUA passed its MOT?
MC16 LUA has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Aug 2025.
Is MC16 LUA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MC16 LUA is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is MC16 LUA?
MC16 LUA is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.