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GY09 KWR

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,845 mi
Last recorded61,845 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 KWR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 61,845 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 61,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 59,692 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 58,411 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 57,300 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 54,144 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,022 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 45,844 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,822 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,633 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,999 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 24,994 miles

oil leak underside

Pass 8 Apr 2013 20,239 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,096 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 15,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel hose chaffed.

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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GY09 KWR is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 51,461 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY09 KWR, 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 17 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 GY09 KWR registered?

GY09 KWR is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 26 May 2009.

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The MOT history for GY09 KWR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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