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LS11 KBU

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,369 mi
Last recorded162,369 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 KBU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 162,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 148,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 143,356 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 143,356 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 136,635 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 129,061 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 129,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 122,674 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 122,674 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 118,868 miles

Front grill loose and damaged.

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively was slightly stiff to rotate when jacked up. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 118,868 miles

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

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position damaged, osf wont close. (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front grill loose and damaged.

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively was slightly stiff to rotate when jacked up. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 111,111 miles

Front both front tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 20 Mar 2018 97,923 miles

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,140 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,702 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 57,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres tread getting low. currently 3mm

emissions did not register on the smoke machine. clean engine emissions

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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LS11 KBU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS11 KBU, 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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LS11 KBU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 25 March 2011.

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