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AK59 VRC

2009 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,296 mi
Last recorded62,296 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper Auto41,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 VRC
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 62,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 60,251 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 57,792 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 55,639 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 53,183 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 48,683 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 46,845 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 43,021 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,512 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 41,512 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 40,020 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 38,092 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,860 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,149 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 29,939 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

some corrosion on o/s/rear brake disc

Pass 21 Feb 2012 26,169 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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AK59 VRC is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 41,663 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK59 VRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK59 VRC registered?

AK59 VRC is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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