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PK61 DWA

2011 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,355 mi
Last recorded130,355 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 DWA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 130,355 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 May 2026 130,355 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2025 126,681 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 118,472 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 112,067 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 112,067 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 103,283 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 103,280 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 91,608 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 91,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 81,839 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 65,217 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,954 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 38,825 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 38,825 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,950 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 23,677 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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PK61 DWA is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,200 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 Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK61 DWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PK61 DWA is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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