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YK11 VJL

2011 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,376 mi
Last recorded88,376 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper S51,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 VJL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 88,376 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 88,376 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 82,411 miles

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

Offside Front Wingmirror Loose (Black Tape Used for Security)

Fail 6 Feb 2025 82,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wingmirror Loose (Black Tape Used for Security)

Pass 5 Feb 2024 78,224 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 74,473 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jan 2023 74,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 70,379 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 70,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,552 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 60,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 51,519 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,600 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 44,425 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,764 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,490 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 41,490 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,911 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2014 28,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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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YK11 VJL is a 2011 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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YK11 VJL is a 2011 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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