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SP09 POA

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,299 mi
Last recorded95,299 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 POA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 95,299 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 95,296 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 94,339 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 94,339 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 89,689 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 74,755 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 74,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,170 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 74,170 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure pad wear sensor wiring (1.9.2a)

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,115 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 54,535 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades torn

Pass 28 Mar 2015 54,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades torn

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,643 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,090 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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SP09 POA is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP09 POA, 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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SP09 POA is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 27 March 2009.

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