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VV57 GEM

2011 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,310 mi
Last recorded73,310 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper Sd Auto53,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVV57 GEM
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 73,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 71,357 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 69,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 62,559 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 58,309 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 58,309 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 50,138 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 43,569 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 43,569 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 36,401 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 27,785 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 18,872 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 18,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 8,857 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 3,250 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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VV57 GEM is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 53,389 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 Cooper Sd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VV57 GEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was VV57 GEM registered?

VV57 GEM is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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