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HY59 HNN

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Multi-colour Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,331 mi
Last recorded59,331 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 HNN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 59,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 59,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 58,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 58,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 56,631 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 56,630 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 54,991 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 54,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,371 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 53,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 52,455 miles

both front top mount split

front wiper blades smearing

both front tyres badly perished on sidewall and tread

Fail 6 Sep 2019 52,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front top mount split

front wiper blades smearing

both front tyres badly perished on sidewall and tread

Pass 6 Sep 2018 50,601 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 45,872 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

items removed from screen

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,974 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 27,315 miles

N/S/F, O/S/F & O/S/R tyres are starting to crack

Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,438 miles

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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HY59 HNN is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Multi-colour with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HY59 HNN, 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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HY59 HNN is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 6 September 2009.

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