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YY11 FKJ

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

207,994 mi
Last recorded207,994 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 FKJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 207,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 195,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 195,108 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 185,171 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 185,170 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 175,791 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 20 May 2021 162,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2021 162,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2020 150,345 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 142,125 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 130,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 130,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 117,075 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 117,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 105,574 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 29 Apr 2016 105,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,927 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,094 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 61,094 miles

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

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

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

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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YY11 FKJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YY11 FKJ, 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 YY11 FKJ registered?

YY11 FKJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 26 April 2011.

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