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LD59 BKN

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,101 mi
Last recorded52,101 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 BKN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 52,101 miles

o/s/r brake pad sensor wire not connected

Pass 8 Aug 2024 50,416 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 50,416 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 49,155 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres cracking and tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 49,155 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres cracking and tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 48,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 46,558 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 45,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 44,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 41,717 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 30,337 miles

play to n/s steering arm

Fail 14 Jul 2017 30,336 miles

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

play to n/s steering arm

Pass 9 Aug 2016 27,867 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

washers poor

Pass 20 Jul 2015 23,373 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 17,948 miles

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

n/s/f top strut mount starting to split

wiper blades spliting

Pass 9 Aug 2013 12,232 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 12,229 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 11,150 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outter wall

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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LD59 BKN is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LD59 BKN, 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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LD59 BKN is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 19 September 2009.

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