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EK61 CTE

2011 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,120 mi
Last recorded103,120 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 CTE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 103,120 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 96,457 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 96,235 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 87,708 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 79,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe under engine (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,845 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 54,675 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 49,724 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 45,592 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 38,006 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 30,502 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 22,411 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 14,489 miles

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

both front wipers split

Fail 28 Oct 2014 14,489 miles

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

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

both front wipers split

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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EK61 CTE is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,733 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK61 CTE registered?

EK61 CTE is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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