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NV59 ZKJ

2009 Mini First

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,959 mi
Last recorded101,959 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini First57,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 ZKJ
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 101,959 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 97,117 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 92,219 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 89,384 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 86,850 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 86,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front n/s lower suspension arm rear [P] bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front o/s lower inner suspension arm rear [P] bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 84,349 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 82,522 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 82,501 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 82,441 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 79,184 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 79,182 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 73,145 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 73,143 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 65,396 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 54,569 miles

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

all four tyres cracking on the sidewalls and uneven wear to tread

Fail 30 Oct 2015 54,569 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all four tyres cracking on the sidewalls and uneven wear to tread

Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 17 Oct 2014 49,714 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2013 37,422 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 28,438 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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NV59 ZKJ is a 2009 Mini First in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 57,214 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV59 ZKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NV59 ZKJ registered?

NV59 ZKJ is a 2009 Mini First, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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The MOT history for NV59 ZKJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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