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HA53 YDS

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,940 mi
Last recorded98,940 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHA53 YDS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 98,940 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 96,740 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside suspension components rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2025 96,738 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 77,204 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 96,685 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 65,254 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 64,547 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 91,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and all suspension component's both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 59,912 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 86,763 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both corroded - ALL suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 86,763 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lens broken - sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both corroded - ALL suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 57,682 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 May 2021 54,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 78,875 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 78,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 46,178 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,150 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,435 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,192 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,887 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 44,034 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,693 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 33,592 miles

Offside wiper blade split at end

Pass 10 Sep 2016 33,554 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 32,587 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 25,050 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 27,324 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,644 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 19,434 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 22,013 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 18,152 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,152 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 14,466 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 14,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HA53 YDS is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HA53 YDS, 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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HA53 YDS is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 24 July 2009.

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