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YK61 LUW

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,294 mi
Last recorded106,294 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 LUW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 106,294 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 105,817 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 105,816 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 100,754 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 95,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 95,729 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 89,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 78,322 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 67,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 67,666 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 55,054 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,618 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 41,630 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing and skipping (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tread cut chord can be seen , cut only 10mm in lenghth

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close to limit (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,630 miles

Offside Rear tread cut chord can be seen , cut only 10mm in lenghth

Pass 13 Aug 2014 29,294 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 29,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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YK61 LUW is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YK61 LUW, 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 YK61 LUW registered?

YK61 LUW is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 9 September 2011.

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