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FT11 VSP

2011 Mini Mini (R59)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,502 mi
Last recorded126,502 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R59)54,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 VSP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 126,502 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 126,502 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 110,572 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))

Offside Rear secondary brake light in use

Rear unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 11 Dec 2024 110,571 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Rear secondary brake light in use

Rear unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 8 Dec 2023 94,136 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 94,136 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 79,125 miles

Unable to gain access to rear seatbelts or stalks

Fail 1 Dec 2022 79,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to gain access to rear seatbelts or stalks

Pass 17 Dec 2021 63,639 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 63,639 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 62,459 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 57,312 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 51,260 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 45,697 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 45,690 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 41,652 miles

osf shock absorber started to leak

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,271 miles

front tyres 3mm worn heavily on edges

wiper blades split

Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,859 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres 3mm wearing on edges

Fail 19 Aug 2015 33,829 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres 3mm wearing on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2014 25,673 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 15,599 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R59)?

Based on 3,691 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Registration plate lamp not working 14
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FT11 VSP is a 2011 Mini Mini (R59) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R59) models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 54,957 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 (R59) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT11 VSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R59) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R59) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FT11 VSP registered?

FT11 VSP is a 2011 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 16 June 2011.

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