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VO61 KNL

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,875 mi
Last recorded108,875 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 KNL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 108,875 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded/wearing close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge flat spots close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 102,844 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lamp damaged damp inside (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 97,455 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

showing on dash rear fog light not working but is working

Pass 11 Aug 2022 92,588 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 86,321 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 86,321 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f and worn (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 79,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 79,214 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn edges

Pass 2 May 2018 68,479 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,627 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,856 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,948 miles

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

n/s/r seatbelt buckle twisted on belt

Fail 18 Aug 2014 32,948 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r seatbelt buckle twisted on belt

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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VO61 KNL is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 59,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO61 KNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VO61 KNL registered?

VO61 KNL is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 12 September 2011.

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