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FD09 XRX

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,447 mi
Last recorded90,447 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 XRX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 90,447 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 90,446 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 84,861 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tpm light on dash

Fail 21 Mar 2022 84,859 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tpm light on dash

Pass 16 Mar 2021 79,118 miles

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 72,499 miles

slight wear in n/s steering joint

Fail 19 Jun 2020 72,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight wear in n/s steering joint

Pass 4 Dec 2019 67,927 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,873 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 59,188 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,113 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,118 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear tyre inner edges worn

Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread depth below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine coolant leak present near thermostat

Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,486 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 29,164 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 24,837 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 5 Jul 2013 24,837 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,087 miles

oil level low

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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FD09 XRX is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue 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 FD09 XRX, 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 FD09 XRX registered?

FD09 XRX is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 6 July 2009.

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