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YC59 MXG

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,801 mi
Last recorded93,801 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 MXG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 93,801 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 89,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 87,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 87,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 84,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush off side and near side (5.3.2 (c))

general corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 4 Aug 2023 84,276 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush off side and near side (5.3.2 (c))

general corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 26 Jul 2022 80,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 80,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm tyre tread uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 76,746 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 76,743 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe at flexible gauze broken and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall splitting apart 205/45r17-84v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall splitting apart 205/45r17-84v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 72,387 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 70,541 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 63,011 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 55,856 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top bushes split (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top bushes split (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 46,962 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 46,962 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 38,212 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 29,705 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 29,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 21,525 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 15,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YC59 MXG is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC59 MXG, 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 YC59 MXG registered?

YC59 MXG is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 27 October 2009.

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