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AM09 YYS

2009 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,955 mi
Last recorded71,955 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper Auto41,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 YYS
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 71,955 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 70,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror and phone mount stuck on screen ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 69,867 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 69,865 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 67,134 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 64,161 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front suspension knocking unable to detect

Pass 3 Feb 2021 61,173 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 61,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 59,969 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 59,969 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 58,564 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 54,601 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,401 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 49,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 42,133 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,964 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 35,964 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 23,385 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,385 miles

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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AM09 YYS is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM09 YYS, 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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AM09 YYS is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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