MOT Status
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115,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide 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))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
emits smoke on acceleration
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both rears & nearside front tyre valve stems deteriorated/perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
both front jacking blocks missing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front jacking blocks missing
o/s washer jet blocked
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre Outter Sidewll perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre Outter Sidewall Perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre Outter Sidewall Perished
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre Outter Sidewall Perished
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre Outter Sidewll perished
Nearside Rear Tyre Outter Sidewall Perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre Outter Sidewall Perished
Offside Rear Tyre Outter Sidewall Perished
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside front tyre tread cracked/perished.
Nearside rear tyre tread cracked/perished.
Offside front tyre tread cracked/perished.
Offside rear tyre tread cracked/perished.
Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?
Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GV09 EYA is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 GV09 EYA, 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 GV09 EYA registered?
GV09 EYA is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 22 June 2009.
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