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EA53 USA

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,090 mi
Last recorded56,090 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 USA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 56,090 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 56,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 53,725 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 50,427 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 41,410 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 33,290 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 33,289 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Misfire (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 31,216 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 28,540 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 28,540 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 25,437 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 25,419 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 22,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 22,324 miles

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

OSR tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 19,396 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall but not exposing cords

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 15,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 12,262 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 12,262 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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EA53 USA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,601 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA53 USA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA53 USA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 15 November 2011.

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