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YB11 VBM

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,623 mi
Last recorded131,623 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 VBM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 131,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 131,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front exhaust flexi. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant below minimum.

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 131,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front exhaust flexi. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant below minimum.

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 127,022 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 119,385 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 111,047 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 111,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 96,095 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 96,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 90,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 76,426 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 76,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,958 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,954 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Nearside rear outer sill/quarter panel area has been repaired showing evidence of sealant and a screw.Unable to verify welding methods used.Plastic oversill fitted.Tested as presented. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front driving light corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,281 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyres slightly stepped

Fail 11 Sep 2017 50,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyres slightly stepped

Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,874 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,340 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 19,208 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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YB11 VBM is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 60,670 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 (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB11 VBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YB11 VBM is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 12 August 2011.

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