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K888 DBH

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,762 mi
Last recorded54,762 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 DBH
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 54,762 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 51,806 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 50,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 49,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 45,933 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mount in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Torque restrictor in poor condition ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 May 2022 45,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mount in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Torque restrictor in poor condition ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 May 2021 39,080 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 May 2021 38,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 35,745 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 33,924 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 33,924 miles

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

engine oil level very low engine making rattling noise +top up engine oil

Pass 1 Mar 2018 31,346 miles

no oil in engine

Fail 1 Mar 2018 31,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

no oil in engine

Pass 2 Mar 2017 28,426 miles

front brake pads wearing low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 27 Feb 2017 28,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wiper worn/juddering (8.2.2)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres bald from inner shoulder +deep tears inner edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads wearing low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 3 Mar 2016 24,446 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 21,064 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 16,509 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 11,440 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 11,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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K888 DBH is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K888 DBH, 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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K888 DBH is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 30 June 2009.

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