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GV09 EYA

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,911 mi
Last recorded115,911 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 EYA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 115,911 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 111,598 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 111,594 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 107,089 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 103,054 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 102,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 91,386 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 91,386 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 78,028 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 78,028 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 71,614 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 61,717 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 61,717 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,922 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rears & nearside front tyre valve stems deteriorated/perished

Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,366 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 40,108 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,808 miles

both front jacking blocks missing

Fail 19 Jun 2015 34,808 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 28,648 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2014 28,648 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2013 19,738 miles

Nearside front tyre tread cracked/perished.

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked/perished.

Offside front tyre tread cracked/perished.

Offside rear tyre tread cracked/perished.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 15,602 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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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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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GV09 EYA is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 22 June 2009.

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