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VK61 YSG

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,056 mi
Last recorded72,056 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YSG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 72,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 68,185 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 63,143 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 63,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi! (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 57,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both & low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 57,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both & low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 50,646 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 49,360 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 47,223 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 45,627 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 44,744 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipe blades split and smearing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 39,587 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Dec 2016 39,587 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 39,587 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,933 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,854 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 16,222 miles

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 YSG is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK61 YSG registered?

VK61 YSG is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 4 November 2011.

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