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SH09 AVS

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,872 mi
Last recorded80,872 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 AVS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 80,872 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 76,330 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 76,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 74,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front brake pad wear sensor broken

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 9 Dec 2019 67,597 miles

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

Front brake pad wear sensor not connected to pads

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm + cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm + cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Dec 2019 67,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake pad wear sensor not connected to pads

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm + cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm + cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 57,499 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

half of o/s/r sidelight not working

o/s drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2017 47,982 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 47,982 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 39,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre edged off, perished and down to 2.8mm

Fail 1 Dec 2016 39,332 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre edged off, perished and down to 2.8mm

Pass 30 Nov 2015 38,227 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 38,227 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 34,719 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 29,650 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 29,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 24,426 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 19,145 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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SH09 AVS is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SH09 AVS, 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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What year was SH09 AVS registered?

SH09 AVS is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 1 July 2009.

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