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GK57 WKE

2007 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,898 mi
Last recorded55,898 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Mini (R57)53,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 WKE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 55,898 miles

Corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 52,602 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 45,382 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 45,054 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 45,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 43,666 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 43,666 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,001 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 40,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 38,223 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,292 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 33,314 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 33,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre perished and lumpy in tread

Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,170 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 28,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,078 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 25,012 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,620 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,440 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 12,703 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 12,701 miles

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

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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GK57 WKE is a 2007 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 53,634 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 GK57 WKE, 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 19 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK57 WKE registered?

GK57 WKE is a 2007 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 1 September 2007.

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