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LY51 ASA

2011 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,219 mi
Last recorded119,219 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 ASA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 119,219 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 117,193 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 117,193 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 111,656 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Has slight damage (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 111,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.13mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.21mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Has slight damage (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield is slightly loose

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 102,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 88,748 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 88,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 74,530 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear discs rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2020 67,283 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 59,336 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,624 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,978 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 46,733 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,581 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,371 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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LY51 ASA is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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LY51 ASA is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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