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SM61 CKJ

2011 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,360 mi
Last recorded42,360 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper S51,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 CKJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 42,360 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 42,360 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2024 39,807 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 39,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 37,518 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 37,518 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 33,952 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 33,959 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 33,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 30,748 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 26,954 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 24,760 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 21,550 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 19,143 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,009 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 14,150 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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SM61 CKJ is a 2011 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,948 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM61 CKJ registered?

SM61 CKJ is a 2011 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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