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2009 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration SW59GZS
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2009
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expires 31 Mar 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 55,779 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 53,995 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 51,944 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 51,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
20 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 49,363 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 47,467 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
8 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 47,467 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()
8 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 45,935 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear shock absorber casings corroded
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
8 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 45,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- both rear shock absorber casings corroded
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
3 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 44,182 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2020 8 Jun 20263 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 44,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 41,358 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2019 8 Jun 202619 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 41,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
14 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,622 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
14 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 37,622 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
7 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,514 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wiper blade torn
6 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 33,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- unable to check rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding
- Offside Front wiper blade torn
17 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,142 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- manual bind at both rear brakes
- boot only opens with key
17 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 30,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner sidewall Michelin 175/65/15 84H (4.1.D.1a)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- manual bind at both rear brakes
- boot only opens with key
11 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 26,749 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2015 8 Jun 202611 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,992 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2014 8 Jun 202611 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 21,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 16,626 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 16,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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SW59GZS was registered on 2009-12-29
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