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SA09 YDC

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,482 mi
Last recorded110,482 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 YDC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 110,482 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 110,482 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 107,852 miles

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

front and rear subframes are corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2022 94,552 miles

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

front tyres low on tread

Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,119 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2020 79,309 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Under body has slight corrosion

Under body strut/strengthening brace fixing bolt loose

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 79,290 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Signs of overheating/binding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Under body has slight corrosion

Under body strut/strengthening brace fixing bolt loose

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

Unable to check brake fluid level/condition even with warning lamp on

Pass 9 Feb 2019 69,787 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 66,101 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 66,101 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake disc and pad show signs of over heating

Pass 6 May 2017 57,194 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 7 May 2016 42,290 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,699 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,691 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 29,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2013 24,673 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2012 18,570 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 18,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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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SA09 YDC is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SA09 YDC, 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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SA09 YDC is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 31 March 2009.

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