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ML09 KCG

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,557 mi
Last recorded67,557 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 KCG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 67,557 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 67,557 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 66,354 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 66,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a front steered axle of a bus or coach 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2024 64,033 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 61,574 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 61,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 59,258 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 59,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 56,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 54,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Feb 2019 51,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 48,046 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 48,044 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,086 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 43,106 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,809 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 28,809 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 26,034 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 17,540 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 7,911 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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ML09 KCG is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ML09 KCG, 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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ML09 KCG is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 25 May 2009.

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