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2009 MINI (R57) 1.6L Petrol · KM09 WPL

KM09 WPL

2009 MINI (R57) (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 115,775 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MINI MINI (R57)
Year / Origin
2009 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Jan 2027
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
115,775 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Jan 2027
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The most recent MOT on 2026-01-16 recorded a pass but noted the offside front outer tyre worn close to the legal limit and play in the nearside front steering rack inner joint. A separate entry on the same date shows a fail due to an excessive oil leak from the engine and the same steering rack issue. This suggests unresolved mechanical concerns, with the oil leak worsening since a 2024 MOT that noted a non-excessive leak. Recurring issues include steering rack inner joint play , first recorded in 2025 and persisting through 2026. This indicates a potential structural or wear problem in the steering system, which could compromise handling and safety. Tyre wear near the legal limit and wheel distortions (noted in 2024) also appear intermittently, pointing to possible alignment or suspension misalignment. The trend shows worsening mechanical risks. The oil leak escalated from "not excessive" in 2024 to "excessive" in 2026, while steering rack issues have remained unresolved. Tyre and wheel defects, though not chronic, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. Mileage of 115,775 miles over 17 years aligns with typical usage (approx.
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KM09 WPL Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
  • 115,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)

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KM09 WPL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Oct 2026, 00:39
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mini Mini (R57) (KM09 WPL) between May 2013 and January 2026.

The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))”.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

KM09 WPL Mileage History

  1. 18/05/201336,300 mi
  2. 06/05/201445,274 mi+8,974 mi
  3. 08/07/201556,909 mi+11,635 mi
  4. 25/07/201661,852 mi+4,943 mi
  5. 29/12/201662,512 mi+660 mi
  6. 01/12/201768,142 mi+5,630 mi
  7. 05/12/201874,183 mi+6,041 mi
  8. 02/12/201979,622 mi+5,439 mi
  9. 03/12/202082,259 mi+2,637 mi
  10. 09/12/202185,096 mi+2,837 mi
  11. 07/12/202288,019 mi+2,923 mi
  12. 30/01/2024100,143 mi+12,124 mi
  13. 30/01/2024100,144 mi+1 mi
  14. 27/01/2025108,480 mi+8,336 mi
  15. 16/01/2026115,772 mi+7,292 mi
  16. 16/01/2026115,775 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 6,275 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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70
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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