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VK11 THV

2011 Mini First

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,668 mi
Last recorded42,668 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini First52,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 THV
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 42,668 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 11 Feb 2026 42,668 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Rear number plate deteriorating

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 39,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 1756515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 1756515 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 35,386 miles

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2023 32,354 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear surface corrosion inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake pad wire broken (1.1.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexible joint breaking up

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2021 29,998 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly outer edges

Pass 30 Sep 2020 27,915 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 23,652 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm on inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm on inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 20,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 17,012 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,361 miles

Side walls perished on both front and N/S rear tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2015 12,177 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 10,169 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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VK11 THV is a 2011 Mini First in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 52,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK11 THV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK11 THV registered?

VK11 THV is a 2011 Mini First, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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The MOT history for VK11 THV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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