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DE53 WAL

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,382 mi
Last recorded82,382 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 WAL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 82,382 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear floor corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 77,495 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrode/been stood? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 77,495 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrode/been stood? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 75,397 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 72,779 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 66,607 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 66,607 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 53,833 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 53,833 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 52,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on under side

Fail 27 Apr 2020 52,682 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 195/55/16 cords in cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion on under side

Pass 12 Apr 2019 48,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,671 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge has slight cracking

Nearside Rear slight cracking worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 30 May 2017 36,194 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 28,551 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 22,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 21,545 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2013 19,780 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,278 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,363 miles

Wiper blades, torn. Rear brake discs, corroded. All tyre treads, starting to crack.

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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DE53 WAL is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DE53 WAL, 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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DE53 WAL is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 31 March 2009.

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