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LD09 CFE

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

119,150 mi
Last recorded119,150 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 CFE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 119,150 miles

both rear brake discs are corroded on braking surfaces .

Fail 2 Sep 2026 119,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush is split and worn , (as marked ) . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre is bald on inner and outer edges, cords nearly exposed on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs are corroded on braking surfaces .

Pass 11 Sep 2025 118,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on inner edges , also worn on outer edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 118,569 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake disc is badly warped . (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect mcpherson is leaking (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on inner edges , also worn on outer edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 117,264 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides weathered, good polish may rectify (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 117,264 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to engine cooling problem (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to engine cooling problem (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides weathered, good polish may rectify (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn 205/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 116,245 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 116,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 104,268 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 104,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 91,688 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 91,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 87,492 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust in poor state (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 80,907 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,604 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 71,602 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,534 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on edge

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,001 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F tyre worn low

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,213 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,984 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 55,706 miles

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 55,706 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,673 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,647 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,151 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 53,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,227 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 37,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LD09 CFE is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 LD09 CFE, 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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LD09 CFE is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 25 March 2009.

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