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DE61 AYU

2011 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,979 mi
Last recorded68,979 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 AYU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 68,979 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 65,329 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 61,049 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 61,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 58,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 25 Oct 2021 54,836 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 51,739 miles

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 2 Nov 2020 51,726 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 29 Oct 2019 48,990 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 48,986 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 45,496 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 44,252 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 44,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 42,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.72mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.97mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,988 miles

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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DE61 AYU is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was DE61 AYU registered?

DE61 AYU is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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