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YH61 VSZ

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,326 mi
Last recorded85,326 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 VSZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 85,326 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear discs have corrosion due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 84,769 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn, on front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion, on and around rear subframe

Fail 4 Dec 2024 84,712 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb/holder seized in lamp, requires new light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn, on front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion, on and around rear subframe

Pass 7 Dec 2023 83,508 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Pad wear sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 82,270 miles

Nearside Front brake wear lead insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 82,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake wear lead insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 79,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 74,500 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,387 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,758 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 55,195 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 55,195 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,079 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,536 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 40,154 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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YH61 VSZ 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 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 YH61 VSZ, 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 YH61 VSZ registered?

YH61 VSZ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 14 November 2011.

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