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KN61 EJL

2011 Mini Cooper

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,388 mi
Last recorded114,388 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 EJL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 114,388 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 114,388 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Bonnet grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 105,113 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 105,113 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 90,755 miles

Central Rear heat-shield loose

Fail 31 Mar 2023 90,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear heat-shield loose

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 82,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,090 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 78,090 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 73,872 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 64,137 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,382 miles

low emissions no smoke detected

Fail 30 Oct 2017 54,358 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

low emissions no smoke detected

Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,434 miles

emissions to low to register on dsm

Fail 31 Oct 2016 45,434 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise strong nearside rear tyre just above limit

emissions to low to register on dsm

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Nov 2015 36,496 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 27,390 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 17,928 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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KN61 EJL is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,733 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KN61 EJL registered?

KN61 EJL is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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