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FY61 YVM

2011 Mini First

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,825 mi
Last recorded129,825 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini First52,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 YVM
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 129,825 miles

Anti roll bar D bushes worn (knocking)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 129,825 miles

Anti roll bar D bushes worn (knocking)

Central Front Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 117,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2023 115,283 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 115,283 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 110,875 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 110,875 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2021 103,184 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 97,763 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,411 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 87,546 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 87,546 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 80,778 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded/worn (3.5.1i)

eng/oil low

Pass 1 Nov 2016 60,787 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 46,025 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 23,799 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 21,770 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 21,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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FY61 YVM is a 2011 Mini First in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 52,580 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY61 YVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY61 YVM registered?

FY61 YVM is a 2011 Mini First, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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