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YG61 FXA

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,120 mi
Last recorded148,120 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 FXA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 148,120 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 148,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 132,068 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexie poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch trim insecure

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

washer bottle leaking

Fail 28 Oct 2024 132,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexie poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch trim insecure

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

washer bottle leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2023 117,125 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 99,972 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 84,642 miles

Centre brake light very dim

Nearside rear anti roll bar D bush slightly worn

Fail 4 Oct 2021 84,642 miles

Centre brake light very dim

Nearside rear anti roll bar D bush slightly worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 69,714 miles

Rear seats folded unable to test seats or seat belts

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2019 54,339 miles

Nearside rear driveshaft outer CV joint boot damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2018 33,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 25,094 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 21,073 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 16,589 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 16,589 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 12,678 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
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YG61 FXA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG61 FXA, 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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What year was YG61 FXA registered?

YG61 FXA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 26 September 2011.

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