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SL09 TUV

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,516 mi
Last recorded61,516 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 TUV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 61,516 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 60,341 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 60,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 58,819 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 57,572 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 56,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,935 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 55,935 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 54,585 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 54,580 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,909 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,513 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,490 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 42,703 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 37,917 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 36,413 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 36,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,469 miles

cracking in tread n/side front tyre

cracking in tread o/side front tyre

movement in steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2014 30,468 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

cracking in tread n/side front tyre

cracking in tread o/side front tyre

movement in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,325 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,858 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 17,858 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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SL09 TUV is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL09 TUV, 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 SL09 TUV registered?

SL09 TUV is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 10 April 2009.

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