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WN61 PYU

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,360 mi
Last recorded122,360 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 PYU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 122,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led unit some diodes inop (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led unit some diodes inop (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 13 Oct 2025 122,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led unit some diodes inop (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led unit some diodes inop (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2024 111,692 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 111,313 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 103,175 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 103,175 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 93,098 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 87,674 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 84,548 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 75,628 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 62,284 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 48,402 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 48,402 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge low (4.1.E.1)

emissions to clean to test

Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,280 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 26,657 miles

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

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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WN61 PYU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WN61 PYU, 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 WN61 PYU registered?

WN61 PYU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 29 September 2011.

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