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FG59 AYL

2009 Mini Cooper S

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,212 mi
Last recorded65,212 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 AYL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 65,212 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 63,272 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not emitting gases

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 61,319 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 59,255 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 59,255 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 54,532 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 51,371 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 48,888 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 43,897 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 43,864 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,218 miles

Nearside front & rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 4 Jul 2017 39,218 miles

Nearside front & rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 32,625 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 32,625 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 29,108 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 28,852 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 25,324 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,935 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 AYL is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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 AYL is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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