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VK11 SWU

2011 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,631 mi
Last recorded56,631 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 SWU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 56,631 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 55,224 miles

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

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

coolant reservoir below min

Fail 20 Nov 2024 55,219 miles

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

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

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

coolant reservoir below min

Pass 28 Nov 2023 53,259 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front spot lamp not working

tpms lamp on

Fail 28 Nov 2023 53,258 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front spot lamp not working

parking brake is only 12%

tpms lamp on

Pass 22 Nov 2022 51,512 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 49,282 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 47,661 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 47,661 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 46,943 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 46,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear disks corroded on inner faces

Pass 5 Jan 2017 36,739 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 33,791 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 25 Feb 2014 23,888 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 SWU is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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What year was VK11 SWU registered?

VK11 SWU is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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