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VX61 AYO

2011 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,603 mi
Last recorded38,603 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper S51,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 AYO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 38,603 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 36,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, worn on inner edge and cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 33,736 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged - no sharp edges exposed at time of test

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 33,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged - no sharp edges exposed at time of test

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 31,196 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn out of shape and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 27,756 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2020 18,843 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 16,927 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 14,735 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 11,826 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 11,826 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 9,028 miles

N/s front tyre wearing low on the outer shoulder

N/s rear lower stop lamp not working

Pass 1 Jul 2015 6,087 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 6,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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VX61 AYO is a 2011 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,948 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX61 AYO registered?

VX61 AYO is a 2011 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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The MOT history for VX61 AYO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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