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VK11 SWN

2011 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,864 mi
Last recorded113,864 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper S51,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 SWN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 113,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 107,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 85,672 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

Fail 7 May 2019 85,672 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides with ignition off (4.2.1 (a))

sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,185 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 80,185 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,053 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 59,889 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 59,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,974 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

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)

Uneven tread wear on N/S rear tyre - Advise replacement

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,768 miles

Both wiper blades split

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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VK11 SWN is a 2011 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VK11 SWN registered?

VK11 SWN is a 2011 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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