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HV59 FYC

2009 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,953 mi
Last recorded98,953 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 FYC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 98,953 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 98,953 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 92,756 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 86,062 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 86,062 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 82,422 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 82,422 miles

Fuel hose leaking return pipe under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 79,605 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount just starting to split

Offside Front strut top mount just starting to split

Offside Rear Door doesnt open

Fail 30 Jun 2021 79,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cuts / splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front strut top mount just starting to split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front strut top mount just starting to split

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 77,544 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,669 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,426 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 68,426 miles

Stop lamp not working eye level (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,794 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 50,279 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 50,279 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 42,965 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 42,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,320 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,899 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 27,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,875 miles

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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HV59 FYC is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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HV59 FYC is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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