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SO16 FLA

2016 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1499cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1499cc
ColourBlack
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 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 53,815 miles on the clock, averaging 4,990 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 SO16 FLA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
53,815
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
4,990

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading53,815 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,391
Average per year4,990
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO16 FLA 19k28k36k45k54k '19'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,815 miles
Since last MOT+4,391 miles
PASS
Mileage49,424 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage43,582 miles
Since last MOT+5,515 miles
PASS
Mileage38,067 miles
Since last MOT+9,366 miles
PASS
Mileage28,701 miles
Since last MOT+8,716 miles
PASS
Mileage19,985 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,971 miles
Since last MOT+223 miles
PASS
Mileage19,748 miles
Since last MOT+882 miles
PASS
Mileage18,866 miles

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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

RegistrationSO16 FLA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1499cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About SO16 FLA

What car is SO16 FLA?

SO16 FLA is an black Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.

What is the mileage of SO16 FLA?

The last recorded mileage for SO16 FLA was 53,815 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO16 FLA passed its MOT?

SO16 FLA has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Jul 2026.

Is SO16 FLA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO16 FLA 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 FLA?

SO16 FLA is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.