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SV11 VKX

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,363 mi
Last recorded117,363 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 VKX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 117,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner brake pads cant be fully inspected whit wheels on

undertrays

Pass 29 Nov 2024 115,900 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 30 Nov 2023 114,836 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 114,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on rack arm side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn separated from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn separated from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn not braking on inner face poss calliper seized (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear handbrake cable not fully returning on calliper

Pass 4 Oct 2022 111,642 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play in end of rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside heavily coated in black underseal

Fail 3 Oct 2022 111,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play in end of rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside heavily coated in black underseal

Pass 13 Oct 2021 104,849 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S/F ARB link bent

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 101,933 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 101,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 87,864 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 87,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 72,065 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 72,004 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,574 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 46,575 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,169 miles

both front tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 28,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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SV11 VKX is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV11 VKX, 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 SV11 VKX registered?

SV11 VKX is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 25 March 2011.

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