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EJ59 LZA

2009 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,227 mi
Last recorded59,227 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper Auto41,663 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 LZA
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 59,227 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 57,629 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 55,678 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 55,675 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 54,157 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 52,577 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 51,013 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 49,655 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 46,931 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 43,684 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 41,004 miles

Both front tyres perished , suggest replacement soon .

Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,194 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside front tyre sidewall condition to be watched,suggest replacement soon.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 31,751 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished,to be watched.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Nov 2014 31,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres slightly perished,to be watched.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Nov 2013 22,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Nov 2012 14,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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EJ59 LZA is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJ59 LZA, 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 EJ59 LZA registered?

EJ59 LZA is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is EJ59 LZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 LZA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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