MOT Status
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92,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Both disc brake back plates heavily corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On limit at time of test (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On limit at time of test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patchy heavy in areas surface corrosion to underside of vehicle to, floor, inner sills (covers fitted), chassis, all front & rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Knocking from steering rack in operation
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Both disc brake back plates heavily corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Just within limit at time of test, O/S lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively On limit at time of test (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On limit at time of test (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On limit at time of test (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patchy heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle to, subframe, floor, chassis & inner sills, outer sills have plastic covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Both disc brake back plates heavily corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Just within limit at time of test, O/S lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively On limit at time of test (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On limit at time of test (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On limit at time of test (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patchy heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle to, subframe, floor, chassis & inner sills, outer sills have plastic covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded, advise change next pad replacement pads 20% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn on edges on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened patchy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
suspension components corroded
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general underside surface corrosion
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general underside surface corrosion
Coolant Low
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Coolant Low
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Coolant Low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fiexi front plpe (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust system rusty
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
coolant level low
front pads 4mm discs worn
left rear tyre worn inner edge
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
coolant level low
front pads 4mm discs worn
left rear tyre worn inner edge
How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YC09 YTU is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 YC09 YTU, 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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YC09 YTU is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 26 May 2009.
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