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DE09 KGK

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,340 mi
Last recorded119,340 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 KGK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 119,340 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 116,158 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 113,328 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 109,179 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 109,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 104,166 miles

Emission test pass but slow to respond suspect ageing cat

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 98,120 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 98,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 91,839 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 83,930 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 83,911 miles

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

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 30 May 2018 75,732 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 65,308 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,391 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,714 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 37,656 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,418 miles

front tyres low 3mm

Fail 15 May 2012 16,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2012 16,978 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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DE09 KGK is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE09 KGK, 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 DE09 KGK registered?

DE09 KGK is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 19 May 2009.

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