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SB59 OBT

2009 Mini First

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,050 mi
Last recorded136,050 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mini First57,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 OBT
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 136,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 136,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 128,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 x 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 120,010 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

fuel cap rubber perishing

Pass 16 Dec 2021 109,966 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,384 miles

rear tyres 50% worn 175/65 x 15 H

slight wheel damage to o/s/f outer rim

under covers and sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 13 Dec 2019 100,746 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 100,744 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator O/S/R Brake wear sensor insecure (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Midsection exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 89,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 89,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 79,333 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 79,333 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also very badly cracked sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,279 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 67,279 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 55,362 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 55,362 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 44,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 32,655 miles

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

handbrake light on

Fail 26 Nov 2013 32,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

handbrake light on

Pass 30 Nov 2012 22,243 miles

ADVISE BOTH RFONT TYRES 3mm

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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SB59 OBT is a 2009 Mini First in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 57,214 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB59 OBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SB59 OBT is a 2009 Mini First, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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