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LC59 UTZ

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,980 mi
Last recorded75,980 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 UTZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 75,980 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 75,980 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 73,747 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2024 67,835 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition on braking surface

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Feb 2023 62,720 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear brake discs in poor condition on inner braking surface

Pass 11 Mar 2022 57,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside: Discs worn close to point of failure, Recommend replacing NOW (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to legal limit and worn bald on edge, Recommend replacing tyre NOW: size 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edges, Recommend replacing NOW or ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 51,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,161 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,917 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,302 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 36,264 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 34,144 miles

top and bottom vehicle protection covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Feb 2015 27,700 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 27,700 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,887 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 14,597 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 14,597 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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LC59 UTZ is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 LC59 UTZ, 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 LC59 UTZ registered?

LC59 UTZ is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 18 December 2009.

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