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LM09 UOW

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,521 mi
Last recorded58,521 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 UOW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 58,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 58,521 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 270 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 57,017 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 54,545 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 52,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 50,194 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 47,773 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 44,346 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 41,947 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Pass 29 Jul 2017 40,904 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 39,873 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 36,047 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 36,047 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre will soon be showing cords

Pass 1 Jul 2014 29,327 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 22,879 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 16,889 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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LM09 UOW is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LM09 UOW, 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 LM09 UOW registered?

LM09 UOW is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 28 July 2009.

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