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VK11 NZW

2011 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,140 mi
Last recorded139,140 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 NZW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 139,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outer edge & perished in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outer edge & perished in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 129,465 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 125,414 miles

Central Exhaust heatshield by fuel tank is insecure .

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad warning light on although unable to ascertain whether brake pad is worn to indicator or sensor is faulty .

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Wheel bearing noise noted whilst on decelerometer test although unable to spin wheels up on inspection to ascertain which bearing .

Fail 7 Dec 2023 125,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Central Exhaust heatshield by fuel tank is insecure .

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad warning light on although unable to ascertain whether brake pad is worn to indicator or sensor is faulty .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and smooth on outer edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and smooth on inner . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge . (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Wheel bearing noise noted whilst on decelerometer test although unable to spin wheels up on inspection to ascertain which bearing .

Pass 12 Dec 2022 113,932 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 113,932 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 105,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily wearing outer edge no ply or cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front shock absorber corroded and top mount bush starting to split

Fail 22 Dec 2021 105,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily wearing outer edge no ply or cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front shock absorber corroded and top mount bush starting to split

Pass 12 Dec 2020 97,121 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 83,253 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 82,137 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,945 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,627 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,961 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 68,055 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 55,233 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 55,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,629 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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VK11 NZW is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,733 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VK11 NZW is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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