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EA61 SKX

2011 Mini Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,138 mi
Last recorded82,138 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper Sd67,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 SKX
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 82,138 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 82,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 77,391 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2025 77,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 73,386 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 73,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2023 69,374 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 66,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 64,660 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 62,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 62,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 44,089 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 42,414 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 39,891 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 33,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 26,729 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 19,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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EA61 SKX is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 67,792 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 Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA61 SKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EA61 SKX registered?

EA61 SKX is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 29 October 2011.

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