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YK11 VNW

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,803 mi
Last recorded111,803 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 VNW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 111,803 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 103,905 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))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 91,600 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 91,407 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 81,566 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,138 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 69,030 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Jan 2020 66,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Wheel arch wing damage, but no sharp edges.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (OSR & NSR), also corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 66,693 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Wheel arch wing damage, but no sharp edges.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre serious deformed (195/65/15) run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (OSR & NSR), also corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS light on (Red).

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 195/55 16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 195/55 16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 61,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55 16 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 195/55 16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 195/55 16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 195/55 16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 55,231 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 51,413 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 44,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 55 16 runflat (4.1.E.1)

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

both front wipers split

emissions too low to register

Pass 13 Feb 2015 36,782 miles

No emissions values detected at test, too lean.

Wiper blades starting to perish slightly

Fail 17 Feb 2014 26,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 26,509 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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YK11 VNW is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YK11 VNW, 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 YK11 VNW registered?

YK11 VNW is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 18 March 2011.

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