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AU59 RKE

2009 Mini One

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,189 mi
Last recorded98,189 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini One58,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 RKE
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 98,189 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 98,114 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 89,242 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 89,229 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 88,053 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Various corroded components

Fail 14 Aug 2023 88,047 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Various corroded components

Pass 29 Jul 2022 82,975 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 77,974 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 77,970 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 71,823 miles

Coolant leak Water pump ()

Front Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S+O/S Also worn outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S+O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 67,040 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 66,979 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 60,515 miles

Coolant leak waterpump ()

Fail 13 Aug 2018 60,515 miles

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

Coolant leak waterpump ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,291 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,661 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 31,395 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,490 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 17,809 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 8 Aug 2012 17,809 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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AU59 RKE is a 2009 Mini One in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 58,592 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Mini One is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU59 RKE registered?

AU59 RKE is a 2009 Mini One, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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