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C5 HFT

2011 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,594 mi
Last recorded77,594 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper S Auto42,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 HFT
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 77,594 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 75,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 67,392 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 58,300 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 56,119 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 56,108 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 48,655 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 46,565 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 42,599 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 21 Jan 2020 42,599 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 34,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 28,269 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 28,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 20,118 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 10,889 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread outer edges 205/45/17

Pass 9 Aug 2014 8,926 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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C5 HFT is a 2011 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 42,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 HFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C5 HFT registered?

C5 HFT is a 2011 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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