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GY61 UCU

2011 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,891 mi
Last recorded107,891 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper S51,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 UCU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 107,891 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight hole in exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 106,372 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides also corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 106,372 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides also corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 100,186 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Through tread area. ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 93,604 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Through tread area, ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 86,722 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 86,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 83,103 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 76,339 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 76,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 69,123 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,191 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 62,191 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 57,800 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front anti roll bar linkages slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,773 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 46,142 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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GY61 UCU is a 2011 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,948 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GY61 UCU is a 2011 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 November 2011.

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