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RO59 MKE

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,853 mi
Last recorded94,853 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 MKE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 94,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 86,877 miles

Offside rear suspension coil spring starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Oct 2024 86,876 miles

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

Offside rear suspension coil spring starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,150 miles

Rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 5 Oct 2022 71,088 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,309 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 62,345 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 59,911 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,031 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 52,501 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner and outer rims (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, stepped tread tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer sidewalls cut, not to cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, stepped tread tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet difficult to open, sticky release catches

difficult to check boot properly, many items inside boot

Pass 11 Sep 2015 46,239 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut, not to cords

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut, not to cords

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 5 Sep 2014 42,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,838 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 19,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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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RO59 MKE is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RO59 MKE, 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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RO59 MKE is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 25 September 2009.

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