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EO09 UHT

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,789 mi
Last recorded72,789 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 UHT
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 72,789 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 72,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pads brake senors wire broken

Offside Front Jacking block missing

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 72,054 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pads brake senors wire broken

Offside Front Jacking block missing

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 70,490 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire loose and not located in pad

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 70,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire loose and not located in pad

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 67,720 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire loose and not located in pad

Pass 17 Nov 2021 67,293 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,479 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 61,273 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 61,273 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,408 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 46,753 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 46,753 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 31,985 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 25,513 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers smearing

Pass 27 Apr 2013 18,658 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 18,658 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 10,870 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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EO09 UHT is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EO09 UHT, 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 EO09 UHT registered?

EO09 UHT is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 28 March 2009.

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