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VK61 VUF

2011 Mini Cooper S Auto

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,024 mi
Last recorded104,024 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper S Auto42,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 VUF
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 104,024 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 104,024 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 99,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 94,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 90,006 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 83,791 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 75,500 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 70,313 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 64,652 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 59,510 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,185 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2016 50,850 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 39,199 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Oct 2015 39,199 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2014 29,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2014 29,136 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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VK61 VUF is a 2011 Mini Cooper S Auto in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 42,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK61 VUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was VK61 VUF registered?

VK61 VUF is a 2011 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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