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KV61 YTU

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,367 mi
Last recorded91,367 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S57,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 YTU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 91,367 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 89,684 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 89,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 84,846 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play, although not excessive

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play, although not excessive

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 80,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2023 80,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 77,102 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 72,723 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,820 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 66,231 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 66,231 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,456 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,497 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 53,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,332 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 43,332 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,811 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 29,566 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 18,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,265
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9
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KV61 YTU is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 57,714 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 Countryman Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV61 YTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV61 YTU registered?

KV61 YTU is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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