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YF61 CDU

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,455 mi
Last recorded153,455 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 CDU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 153,455 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 153,455 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 150,112 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 150,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 130,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 114,952 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 106,567 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 16 Feb 2021 96,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 91,674 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 81,140 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 59,289 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 59,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 May 2017 38,958 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 33,941 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 24,876 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 16,501 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 14,780 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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YF61 CDU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF61 CDU, 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 YF61 CDU registered?

YF61 CDU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 29 November 2011.

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