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FY59 AVL

2009 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,435 mi
Last recorded107,435 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper D77,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 AVL
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 107,435 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside + Nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Underbody/components corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2023 104,088 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 104,088 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 103,817 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 103,782 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack rod has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,939 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 93,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,790 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rackrod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 85,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake bind and 53 percent imballance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rackrod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 82,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

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

rear tyres perishing in tread

slight corrosion on hand brake cables

Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,184 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 67,086 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,150 miles

sills floor chassi brake pipes hoses req clean grease wax oil

Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,064 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 26,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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FY59 AVL is a 2009 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 77,105 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY59 AVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY59 AVL is a 2009 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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