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AD59 AYJ

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,044 mi
Last recorded99,044 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 AYJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 99,044 miles

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

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 94,315 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 90,231 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at broken flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within the tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 87,261 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,888 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm tread

Fail 11 Nov 2021 78,888 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Internal unit insecure and affecting aim (4.1.2 (c))

Both front tyres on 3mm tread

Fail 14 Oct 2021 78,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect internal reflector insecure (4.1.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 67,908 miles

Chip in the windscreen

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

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 67,908 miles

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

Chip in the windscreen

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

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 64,331 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 64,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 61,337 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,731 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,857 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 35,263 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 26,158 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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AD59 AYJ is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AD59 AYJ, 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 AD59 AYJ registered?

AD59 AYJ is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 19 November 2009.

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