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 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 44,675 miles on the clock, averaging 5,486 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 SO16 CYJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failure recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 44,675 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,324 |
| Average per year | 5,486 |
| 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
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.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO16 CYJ |
| Make | Mini |
| Model | Cooper |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1499cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About SO16 CYJ
What car is SO16 CYJ?
SO16 CYJ is an red Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.
What is the mileage of SO16 CYJ?
The last recorded mileage for SO16 CYJ was 44,675 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO16 CYJ passed its MOT?
SO16 CYJ has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Jun 2026.
Is SO16 CYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO16 CYJ 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 SO16 CYJ?
SO16 CYJ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.