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RE59 GXW

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,257 mi
Last recorded101,257 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 GXW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 101,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 92,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 92,140 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 86,665 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 83,837 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 79,823 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 79,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 75,985 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc's corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 75,985 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc's corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,144 miles

Engine oil level low

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))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 70,144 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

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))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 66,032 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 56,973 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing + off side (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 56,973 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing + off side (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,748 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 38,429 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 38,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 34,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 26,266 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 19,012 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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RE59 GXW 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 66.7%.

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 RE59 GXW, 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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RE59 GXW is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 24 October 2009.

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