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RJ59 VTO

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,887 mi
Last recorded108,887 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 VTO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 108,887 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 108,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake dis has rust.

Front Brake disc back plate corroded.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted & Rear. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Secondary position/stop lamp not working.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS light on.

Pass 19 Dec 2022 107,316 miles

surface rusting on front subframe and the lower suspension arms

Pass 15 Dec 2021 105,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 102,959 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

oil residue engine area

Pass 3 Dec 2019 98,893 miles

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

Front oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear brake reaction bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal small split but not likely to leak

Pass 12 Dec 2018 97,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre is feathering on the inner edge

oil residue engine/gearbox area's

Pass 4 Dec 2017 94,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre is feathering on inner edge & is wearing on inner shoulder

oil residue engine area

Pass 14 Dec 2016 86,478 miles

engine noise/rattle

Pass 19 Nov 2015 77,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre's are worn unevenly / worn low on inner edge's

Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,775 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 50,203 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre is worn unevenly on the inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2012 36,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,112 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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RJ59 VTO is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ59 VTO, 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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RJ59 VTO is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 16 December 2009.

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