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EK61 SSO

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,453 mi
Last recorded64,453 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 SSO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 64,453 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2026 64,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected with fog lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 62,509 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 59,444 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 56,863 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 55,596 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 55,595 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 54,995 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 54,614 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Nov 2018 53,408 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 30 Nov 2017 51,662 miles

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Exhaust System is Corroded

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2017 51,662 miles

Exhaust System is Corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,537 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 30 Nov 2015 43,455 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 38,469 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,632 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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EK61 SSO is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue 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 Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 60,670 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 (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK61 SSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK61 SSO registered?

EK61 SSO is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 September 2011.

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