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YB61 DSU

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,198 mi
Last recorded155,198 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 DSU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 155,198 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 142,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 135,814 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF&NSF lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen has a chip

Fail 7 Nov 2023 135,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45%, OSF the weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF very worn! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Stone chip at zone "A", 9mm, and at zone "B" 16mm.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bushes very soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 121,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF worn, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 121,550 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF worn, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 108,204 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 108,204 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer and Inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 92,416 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF on 1.6mm , OSF on 2mm! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 92,416 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF on 1.6mm OSF on max 2mm ! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 92,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF on 1.6mm OSF on max 2mm ! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 81,381 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,979 miles

Front no plate delaminating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,516 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 55,874 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,388 miles

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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YB61 DSU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue 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 YB61 DSU, 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 YB61 DSU registered?

YB61 DSU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 23 September 2011.

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