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YB11 VFU

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,095 mi
Last recorded86,095 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 VFU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 86,095 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 86,095 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 85,981 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shockers both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 85,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shockers both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 85,796 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 88,668 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,624 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 85,622 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 82,168 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 79,265 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 77,075 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,953 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 64,795 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

tyres look flat

Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,097 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,645 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 37,645 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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YB11 VFU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YB11 VFU, 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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YB11 VFU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 15 July 2011.

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