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VK11 YXW

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,286 mi
Last recorded128,286 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 YXW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 128,286 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides , mounting is splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 128,282 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury spot lamp glass is damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides , mounting is splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 123,297 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 122,996 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 115,540 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 107,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 97,813 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 90,401 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 86,589 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 78,536 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 78,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre damaged in sidewall

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 22 Feb 2018 74,013 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 68,842 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting close to limit

rear engine mounting deteriorating

Fail 23 Feb 2017 68,842 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective unable to open bonnet (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

rear engine mounting deteriorating

slight bind on offside rear brake

Nearside Front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,437 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 May 2014 58,995 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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VK11 YXW is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 59,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK11 YXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VK11 YXW is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 31 May 2011.

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