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VK61 XEL

2011 Mini One D

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,814 mi
Last recorded119,814 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini One D67,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 XEL
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 119,814 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 114,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2023 105,625 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 105,545 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,618 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 102,617 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 99,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

wipers poor

Pass 3 Sep 2020 88,957 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 88,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,172 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 77,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 67,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 54,824 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,741 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 47,367 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Jul 2015 31,981 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 15,322 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One D?

Based on 16,090 MOT tests across 1,719 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Registration plate lamp not working 58
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VK61 XEL is a 2011 Mini One D in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Mini One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 67,221 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 One D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK61 XEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was VK61 XEL registered?

VK61 XEL is a 2011 Mini One D, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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