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AK57 YBN

2007 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

147,615 mi
Last recorded147,615 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 YBN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 147,615 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 147,608 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 139,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 139,506 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 131,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated AND INSECURE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 131,930 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated AND INSECURE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 124,112 miles

Front o/s and n/s brake backing plates are in a deteriorated/corroded condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 124,109 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front o/s and n/s brake backing plates are in a deteriorated/corroded condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 118,094 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 118,092 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 116,298 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 114,606 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 114,603 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 114,572 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at front pipe flexi section deteriorated (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 109,732 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 109,729 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,829 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 98,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 69,460 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 63,872 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,191 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,988 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,776 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,957 miles

both wiper rubbers splitting on ends

unable to access boot via external release handle

Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,583 miles

front tyres on 2-3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2010 20,522 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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AK57 YBN is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 63,144 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK57 YBN is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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