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EK11 EXL

2011 Mini Countryman One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,209 mi
Last recorded104,209 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman One59,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 EXL
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 104,209 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 104,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 101,164 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 94,222 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 94,197 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

engine has miss fire

Pass 28 Jul 2023 89,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jul 2022 83,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 77,803 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 71,258 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 60,176 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 53,283 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 53,283 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 46,927 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,226 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,870 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,153 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight imbalance on front brakes

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman One?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
5,614
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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EK11 EXL is a 2011 Mini Countryman One 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 Countryman One models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 59,062 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 Countryman One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK11 EXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman One typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Countryman One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK11 EXL registered?

EK11 EXL is a 2011 Mini Countryman One, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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