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SA05 FFF

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,528 mi
Last recorded87,528 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 FFF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 87,528 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 83,168 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute when hazards on (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

plastic under trays fitted, front sub frame corroded

rear sub frame hevily corroded o/s and n/s

Fail 30 Jul 2025 83,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute when hazards on (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

plastic under trays fitted, front sub frame corroded

rear sub frame hevily corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 14 Mar 2024 81,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted,rear sub frame corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 76,792 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 71,650 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 62,668 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 55,349 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 55,349 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,097 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,216 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,042 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 35,253 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 31,533 miles

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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SA05 FFF is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA05 FFF, 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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What year was SA05 FFF registered?

SA05 FFF is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 23 December 2011.

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The MOT history for SA05 FFF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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