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YK11 VFY

2011 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,219 mi
Last recorded98,219 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 VFY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 98,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges of tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 96,174 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 96,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 95,130 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 95,102 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 94,389 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 94,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 93,537 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front undertray hanging down.

parking brake near end of reserve travel.

Fail 7 Jul 2022 93,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front undertray hanging down.

parking brake near end of reserve travel.

Pass 10 Jul 2021 89,131 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 89,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 82,085 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 82,085 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 72,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,730 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 63,716 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,031 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 48,196 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 48,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 40,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 40,857 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 34,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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YK11 VFY is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,200 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 Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK11 VFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK11 VFY registered?

YK11 VFY is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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