2009 MINI 1.6L Diesel · SL59 GKX
2009 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 112,440 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL59 GKX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 112,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL59 GKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mini Mini (SL59 GKX) between September 2012 and October 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SL59 GKX Mileage History
- 15/09/201236,437 mi
- 24/09/201349,443 mi+13,006 mi
- 08/09/201461,421 mi+11,978 mi
- 08/09/201461,421 mi
- 07/09/201573,847 mi+12,426 mi
- 02/09/201680,165 mi+6,318 mi
- 08/09/201785,710 mi+5,545 mi
- 08/08/201889,796 mi+4,086 mi
- 08/08/201889,796 mi
- 29/08/201995,549 mi+5,753 mi
- 02/09/202097,379 mi+1,830 mi
- 07/09/202199,810 mi+2,431 mi
- 08/09/202199,810 mi
- 22/09/2022103,892 mi+4,082 mi
- 22/09/2022103,892 mi
- 04/10/2023109,983 mi+6,091 mi
- 13/10/2023109,999 mi+16 mi
- 07/07/2025112,432 mi+2,433 mi
- 07/07/2025112,434 mi+2 mi
- 22/10/2026112,440 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,390 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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