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YE61 DCZ

2011 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,899 mi
Last recorded53,899 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 DCZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 53,899 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 49,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 49,634 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 46,759 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 44,808 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 41,662 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 38,633 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 38,633 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 35,758 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 31,675 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 31,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BALL JOINT DUST COVER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,088 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 28,635 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 22,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 20,242 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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YE61 DCZ is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE61 DCZ, 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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What year was YE61 DCZ registered?

YE61 DCZ is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is YE61 DCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 DCZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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