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GU59 YWL

2009 Mini One

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,214 mi
Last recorded81,214 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini One58,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 YWL
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 81,214 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 78,955 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 78,925 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emits excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 77,340 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 77,336 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 74,352 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 74,348 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 72,710 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 70,723 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 70,691 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 65,922 miles

Fuel cap seal just ok for mot replace asap

exhaust emissions test only just met the requirements for MOT

Fail 20 Jul 2021 65,919 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap seal just ok for mot replace asap

Pass 23 Jul 2020 62,799 miles

exhaust emissions only just met

Pass 20 May 2019 56,918 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 May 2019 56,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,016 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar mount worn advise replace

Offside Rear anti roll bar mount worn advise replace

Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,116 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2017 53,116 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing too outer edge

Nearside wiper split on end

Offside wiper split on ends

Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,463 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,195 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 31,883 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,331 miles

near side front tyre bald on edges

off side front tyre worn on edges

off side rear brake disc badly pitted

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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GU59 YWL is a 2009 Mini One in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 58,592 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Mini One is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU59 YWL registered?

GU59 YWL is a 2009 Mini One, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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