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VL06 FUN

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,091 mi
Last recorded82,091 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL06 FUN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 82,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 73,428 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 73,411 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 73,038 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 73,036 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 70,500 miles

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Fail 20 Oct 2021 70,500 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Pass 25 Sep 2020 63,363 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 63,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 48,936 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 48,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,348 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 32,646 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 25,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 17,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2014 16,999 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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VL06 FUN is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VL06 FUN, 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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VL06 FUN is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 22 December 2011.

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