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WA05 BEL

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,007 mi
Last recorded158,007 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 BEL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 158,007 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 158,005 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 157,216 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 154,244 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 148,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 148,944 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Mounting bolt missing from hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 145,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 145,390 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 141,996 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 125,578 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 102,009 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 75,700 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,160 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 52,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 46,273 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 28,606 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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WA05 BEL is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA05 BEL, 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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WA05 BEL is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 November 2011.

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