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GY09 USZ

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,550 mi
Last recorded109,550 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 USZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 109,550 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 104,900 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 91,930 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 91,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 71,989 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad is quite low

Offside Front is slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

boot is hard to open

bottom of engine is oily

Pass 25 May 2018 65,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 57,973 miles

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

OIL LEVEL LOW, ADDED 2 LITRES OF 5/30 FULLY SYNTHETIC OIL

Pass 25 May 2016 50,251 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 43,483 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 36,520 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,010 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 29,979 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 22,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 22,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 USZ is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 USZ, 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 USZ registered?

GY09 USZ is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 20 June 2009.

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