Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
SL16 YCU

2016 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1499cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1499cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 61,992 miles on the clock, averaging 7,295 miles per year, 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 SL16 YCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,992
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,295

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading61,992 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,379
Average per year7,295
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL16 YCU 16k28k39k51k62k '19'25'21

Check SL16 YCU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,992 miles
Since last MOT+10,379 miles
PASS
Mileage51,613 miles
Since last MOT+11,592 miles
PASS
Mileage40,021 miles
Since last MOT+2,946 miles
PASS
Mileage37,075 miles
Since last MOT+9,341 miles
PASS
Mileage27,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,734 miles
Since last MOT+4,982 miles
PASS
Mileage22,752 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,751 miles
Since last MOT+6,615 miles
PASS
Mileage16,136 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Mini Cooper often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mini Cooper models (2014–2023), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

B38A15A

Timing Chain and Guides

Chain stretches prematurely; guides can break.

Read our Mini Cooper Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Mini Cooper

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 YCU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1499cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

More SL16 Y plates

Browse all SL16 Y registrations from Edinburgh.

About SL16 YCU

What car is SL16 YCU?

SL16 YCU is an blue Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.

What is the mileage of SL16 YCU?

The last recorded mileage for SL16 YCU was 61,992 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL16 YCU passed its MOT?

SL16 YCU has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Aug 2025.

Is SL16 YCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL16 YCU 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 SL16 YCU?

SL16 YCU is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.