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WR59 ZRF

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,809 mi
Last recorded72,809 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 ZRF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 72,809 miles

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

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear floor corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 72,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower bulb inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower bulb (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant bottle empty

offside front fog light inop

osf tyre low pressure

Pass 15 Jul 2024 67,096 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 67,096 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 65,443 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 65,443 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 69,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 57,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Nov 2021 57,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cord on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 53,691 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not through to the ply or cords.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake disc corroded and worn.

Fail 4 Nov 2020 53,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not through to the ply or cords.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake disc corroded and worn.

Pass 1 May 2019 42,466 miles

Unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Fail 29 Apr 2019 42,363 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Pass 2 May 2018 33,451 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin visual (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,830 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 25,703 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Inner Ball Joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Top Strut mount (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Top Strut Mount (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front SeatBelt starting to Fray but not causing weakness in webbing

Pass 26 Oct 2015 20,939 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 16,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in ns steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2013 11,433 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn excessively on the shoulders.

Pass 24 Nov 2012 9,531 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges

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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WR59 ZRF is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WR59 ZRF, 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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WR59 ZRF is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 26 November 2009.

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