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GL59 FSN

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,550 mi
Last recorded85,550 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 FSN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 85,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 82,570 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 81,074 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,291 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,904 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 76,905 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 75,805 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 75,805 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 73,275 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 68,816 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 63,902 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 63,902 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,953 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,558 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 31,558 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,641 miles

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

both front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,071 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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GL59 FSN is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GL59 FSN, 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 GL59 FSN registered?

GL59 FSN is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is GL59 FSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 FSN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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