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VK61 BYU

2011 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,419 mi
Last recorded117,419 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper Sd67,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 BYU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 117,419 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 113,547 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 110,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 107,287 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 101,258 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,670 miles

front brake discs rusted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,298 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,482 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and uneven around the circumference

Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,743 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,493 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 42,491 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,137 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 27,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

emissions to clean to read

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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VK61 BYU is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 67,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK61 BYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was VK61 BYU registered?

VK61 BYU is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is VK61 BYU safe to buy?

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