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YC59 NWO

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,896 mi
Last recorded72,896 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 NWO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 72,896 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 72,217 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 69,327 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,639 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 67,638 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal has slight perishing.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 65,206 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 60,513 miles

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

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

offside and nearside rear indicators losing colour

Pass 21 Nov 2019 56,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 54,106 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,398 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 46,972 miles

oil level low.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 35,889 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 26,638 miles

TPC light on

Pass 30 Nov 2012 18,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Nov 2012 18,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 NWO is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC59 NWO, 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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YC59 NWO is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 2 December 2009.

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