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FG59 AYJ

2009 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,671 mi
Last recorded93,671 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 AYJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 93,671 miles

Central Rear subframe rusting

Pass 19 May 2025 93,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 93,593 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Contacting drive shaft (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 83,439 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 73,439 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 73,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 60,264 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Outer Calipers have slight grease. Both.

Vehicle under-covers pesent.

Pass 5 Aug 2021 59,637 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 58,374 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 56,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly damaged on inner edge & slightly perished

Fail 23 Aug 2019 56,959 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly damaged on inner edge & slightly perished

front & rear load sensor linkage ball joints seized

Pass 1 Nov 2018 47,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 42,063 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,376 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 35,302 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 29,530 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 23,431 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 16,906 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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FG59 AYJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 51,118 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FG59 AYJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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