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YK61 MKJ

2011 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,116 mi
Last recorded106,116 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 MKJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 106,116 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 100,953 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 94,865 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 94,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 88,697 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 88,697 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 78,216 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 70,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 70,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 62,503 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 62,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 55,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine coolant level low

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 5 Feb 2019 55,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine coolant level low

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 2 Feb 2018 40,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further inspection/replace (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend further inspection/replace (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on indicating fault, reservoir bottle not visabel due to covers, recommend further inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2017 19,942 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 19,442 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 15,829 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 12,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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YK61 MKJ is a 2011 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,733 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YK61 MKJ is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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