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PJ09 OUS

2009 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,057 mi
Last recorded145,057 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R58)62,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 OUS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 145,057 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2025 137,099 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 128,382 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 128,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 122,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 122,599 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 120,577 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 120,577 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 116,348 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 116,348 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,867 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,873 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 90,258 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,751 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,886 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 51,546 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 43,474 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,238 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 37,187 miles

both front s/absorber top mountings just starting to crack

Fail 22 May 2012 37,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front s/absorber top mountings just starting to crack

rear discs pitted worn and scored

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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PJ09 OUS is a 2009 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 62,428 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ09 OUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJ09 OUS registered?

PJ09 OUS is a 2009 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 19 June 2009.

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