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YC61 KYW

2011 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,744 mi
Last recorded84,744 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper S51,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 KYW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 84,744 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brakes & suspension state (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened bent, causing rear wheel to protrude outwards & back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 78,345 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 78,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 63,368 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 61,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Dented in two places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 56,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 52,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 47,249 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 40,925 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 33,742 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,876 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 25,644 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 20,276 miles

Oil leak to engine

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded + lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 20,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 84V R/F Continental (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 84V R/F Continental (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak to engine

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded + lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 13,561 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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YC61 KYW is a 2011 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,948 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YC61 KYW is a 2011 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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