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VK61 VLZ

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,615 mi
Last recorded137,615 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 VLZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 137,615 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 135,805 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 130,681 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 126,950 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 116,778 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 116,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

not more than 50% of bulbs not working in high visable stop lamp

Pass 1 Mar 2022 114,709 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 114,708 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 106,090 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 106,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 98,605 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,798 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 62,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,981 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 36,783 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 25,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 25,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 11,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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VK61 VLZ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,601 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK61 VLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK61 VLZ registered?

VK61 VLZ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 29 September 2011.

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The MOT history for VK61 VLZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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