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JM51 KER

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests35 (25 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,052 mi
Last recorded48,052 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM51 KER
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 48,052 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2026 95,388 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 95,388 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2025 92,143 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 46,088 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 89,063 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 44,666 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 84,502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 84,477 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 43,077 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 78,701 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 41,485 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 41,485 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 40,354 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 40,354 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 68,741 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 68,737 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 38,593 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 38,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 64,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 64,961 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 34,661 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 50,038 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 29,367 miles

Offside Front Inner TYRE TREAD FEATHERED

Fail 31 May 2018 29,367 miles

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

Offside Front Inner TYRE TREAD FEATHERED

Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,900 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 May 2017 22,140 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,406 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 16,959 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,191 miles

engine cover fitted ////under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 25,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover fitted ////under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 14,257 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 14,257 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,558 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 13,174 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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JM51 KER is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,601 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JM51 KER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JM51 KER registered?

JM51 KER is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 8 June 2011.

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