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K8 DMU

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,011 mi
Last recorded77,011 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 DMU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 77,011 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 77,011 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2025 71,970 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 71,947 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 69,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 69,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 66,576 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 63,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 58,807 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges.

Fail 6 May 2021 58,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres are wearing slightly on edges

Ns front brake pad wear indicator wire is broken

Pass 4 May 2020 54,480 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,598 miles

front pads low

Pass 1 May 2018 44,305 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,958 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 38,491 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 36,905 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 33,257 miles

Both front tyres have worn to 3mm [195/55/rf16]

Ns rear tyre has worn to 3mm

Pass 21 May 2013 27,644 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,990 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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K8 DMU is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K8 DMU, 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 K8 DMU registered?

K8 DMU is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 28 March 2009.

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