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YC09 YCJ

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,532 mi
Last recorded98,532 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 YCJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 98,532 miles

General corrosion to various suspension components

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 92,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 87,845 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 83,970 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 78,353 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 74,755 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 74,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 71,300 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 71,300 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 66,639 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 62,015 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 19 May 2017 55,483 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 50,860 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 45,397 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 39,371 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 32,948 miles

Brake warning lamp on, however PB is not applied and fluid level is above minimum

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a puncture

Fail 13 May 2013 32,948 miles

Brake warning lamp on, however PB is not applied and fluid level is above minimum

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a puncture

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 25,685 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 25,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YC09 YCJ is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YC09 YCJ, 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 YC09 YCJ registered?

YC09 YCJ is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 15 May 2009.

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