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GU61 ZSZ

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,263 mi
Last recorded97,263 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 ZSZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 97,263 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 90,003 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 90,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 79,498 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 79,494 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 70,610 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 69,180 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 69,180 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 67,879 miles

3D type registration plates fitted to front and rear of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 67,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

3D type registration plates fitted to front and rear of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 66,662 miles

3D type registration plates fitted

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

offside rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

Pass 16 Aug 2019 65,758 miles

3D style registration plates fitted to vehicle

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 28 Aug 2018 62,773 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 Sep 2017 56,875 miles

Both front tyres tread edges, little low, 205/45/17

Both rear brake discs, little worn

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, oil temp probe was used

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged A (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged A (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak Engine, little

Fail 14 Sep 2017 56,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Both front tyres tread edges, little low, 205/45/17

Both rear brake discs, little worn

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, oil temp probe was used

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged A (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged A (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak Engine, little

Pass 24 Sep 2016 44,849 miles

emissions 0.04

engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 44,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45x17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has damage too sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

emissions 0.04

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2015 34,720 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 34,720 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,007 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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GU61 ZSZ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 59,909 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 (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU61 ZSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GU61 ZSZ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 10 October 2011.

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