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DY09 YTL

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,361 mi
Last recorded92,361 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 YTL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 92,361 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 92,361 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal slit (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

TPMS light on

Pass 18 Sep 2024 88,912 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 84,231 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both top mounts split. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inop. (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 78,507 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 73,418 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 69,661 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 63,922 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,899 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 62,860 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,745 miles

oil leaks

Fail 23 Apr 2016 57,656 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

TPMS light lit

oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2015 50,498 miles

nearside front brake slight binding

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 7 May 2014 45,374 miles

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

slight nearside front brake bind

Fail 2 May 2014 45,365 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 May 2014 45,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2013 32,891 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 21,907 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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DY09 YTL is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY09 YTL, 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 DY09 YTL registered?

DY09 YTL is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is DY09 YTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 YTL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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