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YK59 WSE

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,066 mi
Last recorded30,066 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 WSE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 30,066 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 26,432 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 24,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 21,921 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 20,387 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 18,609 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 18,299 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 17,597 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 17,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 16,528 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 15,061 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 15,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 13,811 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 13,811 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 11,689 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 9,290 miles

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)

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges close to cords

Pass 23 Nov 2012 7,680 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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YK59 WSE is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YK59 WSE, 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 YK59 WSE registered?

YK59 WSE is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 25 November 2009.

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