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HA53 ZOE

2011 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,992 mi
Last recorded74,992 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini First52,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHA53 ZOE
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 74,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS warning light is on - benefit of doubt given

Fail 7 Nov 2025 74,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS warning light is on - benefit of doubt given

Pass 23 Oct 2024 73,018 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber cracked and perished. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber cracked and perished. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 70,869 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,955 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 67,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring light on

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2021 67,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring light on

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,253 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2020 66,253 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2019 62,207 miles

exhaust corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,030 miles

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 8 Jul 2017 52,104 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 52,104 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,817 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 39,958 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,756 miles

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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HA53 ZOE is a 2011 Mini First in White 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 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 HA53 ZOE, 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 HA53 ZOE registered?

HA53 ZOE is a 2011 Mini First, first registered on 15 July 2011.

Is HA53 ZOE safe to buy?

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