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SW59 GTZ

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,936 mi
Last recorded82,936 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 GTZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 82,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s discs pitted inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s discs pitted inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at rear end to hose o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 79,226 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 76,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 72,270 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 69,255 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 66,860 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,268 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 54,422 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,808 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 40,752 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 40,749 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades torn

coolant below min

manual bind at both rear brakes

oil on min

Pass 27 Jan 2015 33,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 33,318 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 23,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 20,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SW59 GTZ is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW59 GTZ, 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 SW59 GTZ registered?

SW59 GTZ is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 18 December 2009.

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