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SM09 NGV

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,813 mi
Last recorded52,813 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 NGV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 52,813 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2026 52,677 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 52,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 50,108 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 48,724 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 48,724 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 47,909 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 47,909 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 46,326 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 45,337 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 30,191 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 21,178 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 21,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre valve badly cracked around stem

Pass 9 Jun 2016 19,067 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 19,067 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 17,220 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 15,383 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 15,383 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 13,137 miles

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 15 Jun 2012 9,610 miles

advise, rear brake discs heavily corroded

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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SM09 NGV is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM09 NGV, 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 SM09 NGV registered?

SM09 NGV is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 18 June 2009.

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