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PJ09 MUP

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,872 mi
Last recorded69,872 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 MUP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 69,872 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 69,872 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 67,745 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 66,155 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 66,155 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 63,872 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also substance on off side rear disc no effect on brakes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023 63,872 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also substance on off side rear disc no effect on brakes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 58,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 50,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 50,174 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 44,261 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 44,184 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Dec 2019 44,174 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2018 42,431 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Oct 2018 42,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre very badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre also very badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 39,200 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 34,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,101 miles

n/s/f o/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,902 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,451 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,301 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,279 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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PJ09 MUP is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PJ09 MUP, 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 PJ09 MUP registered?

PJ09 MUP is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 26 June 2009.

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