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HV09 YZJ

2009 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,223 mi
Last recorded89,223 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 YZJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 89,223 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 89,213 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 87,356 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front flex joint front exhaust getting worn

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2024 87,353 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front flex joint front exhaust getting worn

Front slight oil weep engine and gear box

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear slight binding rear brakes

Fail 1 May 2024 87,064 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Emits smoke or vapour, not likely to obscure vision of other road users

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Pass 2 May 2023 80,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 80,917 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 67,964 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 64,102 miles

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

slightly oil leak.

Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,338 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 55,253 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 49,203 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

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

Pass 19 May 2017 44,539 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 40,800 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 37,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 32,325 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 32,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 28,140 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2012 23,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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HV09 YZJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 59,600 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HV09 YZJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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