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VE11 SYU

2011 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,162 mi
Last recorded58,162 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 SYU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 58,162 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 58,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 56,696 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 54,886 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 54,879 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2022 52,618 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 52,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 48,446 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 45,669 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 42,099 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 38,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 33,007 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 27,296 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 20,114 miles

Both front wipers split, recommend replacement ASAP.

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)

Pass 27 May 2014 13,508 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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VE11 SYU is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE11 SYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE11 SYU registered?

VE11 SYU is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is VE11 SYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE11 SYU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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