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LL09 GCY

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,657 mi
Last recorded58,657 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 GCY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 58,657 miles

Front and Rear subframes are slightly corroded

O/S/F Wheel damaged outer edge

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 52,553 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Windscreen wiper blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 52,488 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 52,180 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 51,503 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 50,064 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 50,059 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 49,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 47,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 42,851 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside is worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 39,285 miles

chips in windscreen

splitting to n/s/f o/s/f suspension top mounts

Pass 20 May 2016 35,342 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 35,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower arm camber/castor bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 31,213 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 26,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 26,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 22,002 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,846 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 16,846 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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LL09 GCY is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LL09 GCY, 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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LL09 GCY is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 8 June 2009.

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