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PM05 WBA

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,158 mi
Last recorded78,158 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM05 WBA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 78,158 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 75,406 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 75,406 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 72,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 72,381 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system clutch pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 69,926 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 69,627 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 66,962 miles

Front sub frame corroded not excessive

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 66,962 miles

Front sub frame corroded not excessive

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,741 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 65,741 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,955 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 55,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,596 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)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,513 miles

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorated cracking between treads

front tyres are bigger than rear tyres fronts : 205 55 16 rear : 195 55 16

Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,922 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 33,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 26,933 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,713 miles

Front wiper blades split at ends

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 19,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front wiper blades split at ends

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

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

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

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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PM05 WBA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PM05 WBA, 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 PM05 WBA registered?

PM05 WBA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 23 March 2011.

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