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EX61 SYE

2011 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,216 mi
Last recorded142,216 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper Sd67,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 SYE
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 142,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 142,216 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 137,585 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 135,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 135,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 133,936 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 133,933 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 133,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 121,005 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 105,094 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 87,245 miles

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

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

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 72,067 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,996 miles

nail in near side rear tyre tread

Fail 13 Oct 2015 53,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread pattern (4.1.D.1b)

nail in near side rear tyre tread

Fail 10 Oct 2014 34,913 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,913 miles

front brake pads low

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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EX61 SYE is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX61 SYE, 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 EX61 SYE registered?

EX61 SYE is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is EX61 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 SYE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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