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MY61 KAR

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,540 mi
Last recorded45,540 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY61 KAR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 45,540 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 38,262 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 33,120 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 33,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 32,074 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2 - 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 27,881 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 27,179 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 23,082 miles

both rear tyres have many small cuts

Pass 10 Nov 2016 20,295 miles

Nearside Rear tyre covered in small cuts

Offside Rear tyre covered in small cuts

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 20,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre covered in small cuts

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre covered in small cuts

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 17,371 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 17,371 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 13,926 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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MY61 KAR is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 59,909 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 (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MY61 KAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MY61 KAR registered?

MY61 KAR is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is MY61 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY61 KAR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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