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SJ11 PTU

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,085 mi
Last recorded146,085 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 PTU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 146,085 miles

rear suspension slight rust

Pass 27 Feb 2025 143,156 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 139,922 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 137,740 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 136,365 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 124,615 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION HAS A KNOCK OVER BUMPS BUT CANT FIND

Pass 16 Jan 2020 109,666 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction small stone chip (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 93,510 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,411 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs wear lip - both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs wear lip - both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 81,411 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs wear lip - both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs wear lip - both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 69,220 miles

covers fitted

no emissions detected

Pass 19 Jan 2016 54,280 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 54,280 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 39,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 28,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 28,801 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SJ11 PTU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ11 PTU, 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 SJ11 PTU registered?

SJ11 PTU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 1 March 2011.

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