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LG09 KLX

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

53,399 mi
Last recorded53,399 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 KLX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 53,399 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses faded

Fail 30 Aug 2025 53,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 52,764 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 50,871 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 49,448 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 47,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 47,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 45,308 miles

Offside Front rattle of offside front top of engine.

T.P.S LIGHT ON.

Fail 30 May 2019 45,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front rattle of offside front top of engine.

T.P.S LIGHT ON.

Pass 25 May 2018 41,966 miles

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

Front RATTLE FROM ENGINE WHEN ON IDLE.

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING OUTSIDE EDGE.

Offside Front TYRE WEARING INSIDE EDGE.

Fail 25 May 2018 41,964 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front RATTLE FROM ENGINE WHEN ON IDLE.

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING OUTSIDE EDGE.

Offside Front TYRE WEARING INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 26 May 2017 37,161 miles

Front Oil leak from lower half of engine. ()

Fail 24 May 2017 37,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge,tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Oil leak from lower half of engine. ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,208 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,624 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 25,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2014 21,278 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 14,706 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 10,978 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,978 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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LG09 KLX is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LG09 KLX, 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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LG09 KLX is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 16 April 2009.

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