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YE09 WKA

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,300 mi
Last recorded80,300 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 WKA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 80,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 78,593 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 78,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,769 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel cap seal perished.

Pass 20 Oct 2022 73,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,126 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 19,616 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,596 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 14,308 miles

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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YE09 WKA is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YE09 WKA, 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 YE09 WKA registered?

YE09 WKA is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 17 June 2009.

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