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VK61 XED

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,019 mi
Last recorded117,019 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 XED
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 117,019 miles

front number plate cracked

tpms light on

Fail 7 Jan 2025 117,011 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs scored

tpms light on

Pass 11 Nov 2023 108,235 miles

front brake discs worn

various oil leaks

Fail 10 Nov 2023 108,232 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs heavily worn

various oil leaks

Pass 11 Nov 2022 101,477 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 101,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,026 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,801 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,012 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,547 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 53,346 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 47,182 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,429 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 30,214 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 25,346 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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VK61 XED is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 60,670 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 (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK61 XED, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK61 XED registered?

VK61 XED is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 September 2011.

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