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LJ09 TKY

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,209 mi
Last recorded70,209 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 TKY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 70,209 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 70,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 69,263 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 69,202 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 66,360 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 61,173 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 55,702 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 51,963 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 45,060 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 37,640 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 32,075 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

nearside and offside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2016 26,411 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 23,458 miles

body damage

exhaust heat sheild damaged and twisted

nearside front inner streeing rack joint has slight play

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn low

nearside rear tyre inner edge devoild of tread and close to limit

Pass 17 Jul 2014 21,191 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 19,234 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,674 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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LJ09 TKY is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LJ09 TKY, 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 LJ09 TKY registered?

LJ09 TKY is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is LJ09 TKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ09 TKY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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