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PJ59 LYY

2009 Mini Mini (R58)

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,157 mi
Last recorded96,157 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R58)62,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 LYY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2025 96,157 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

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

Bonnet Hard To Open

Damage to N/S/R Outer Wheel Rim

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 92,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wear

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

Offside Front Tyre Cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 89,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 88,169 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 80,436 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 70,638 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 70,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,071 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 60,915 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,026 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 48,736 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 36,952 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,094 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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PJ59 LYY is a 2009 Mini Mini (R58) in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ59 LYY, 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 PJ59 LYY registered?

PJ59 LYY is a 2009 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 12 December 2009.

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