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YH59 UVU

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,860 mi
Last recorded93,860 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 UVU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 93,860 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 87,381 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 81,043 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 80,920 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 73,372 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2021 73,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,753 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 61,305 miles

front bount damaged

front exaust flexi pipe detiorated

Pass 22 Nov 2017 56,424 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Aug 2016 47,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m and perished (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2015 33,932 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 28,950 miles

both front wiper blades split

front inner brake pads worn

nearside rear handbrake lever/ caliper arm not fully returning.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 24,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 19,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The lower engine mount is split.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 19,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The lower engine mount is split.

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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YH59 UVU is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH59 UVU, 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 YH59 UVU registered?

YH59 UVU is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 13 October 2009.

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