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KV59 XPC

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,524 mi
Last recorded88,524 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 XPC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 88,524 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 88,524 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 81,540 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 77,773 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 70,654 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 64,603 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 64,563 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 59,628 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint starting to break up

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge and down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 58,325 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 56,631 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 56,629 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing ring perished. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 53,785 miles

(red) brake warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (rear bush) (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (rear bush) (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc s badly corroded on inner face (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2018 53,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

(red) brake warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (rear bush) (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (rear bush) (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc s badly corroded on inner face (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2017 51,610 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mounting bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mounting bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc s badly corroded on inner face

Pass 11 Jun 2016 49,262 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,575 miles

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

oil service due warning on dash

Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,904 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,639 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 37,557 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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KV59 XPC is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Black 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 KV59 XPC, 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 KV59 XPC registered?

KV59 XPC is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 3 October 2009.

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