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LY51 YZK

2001 Mini Mini Cooper Auto

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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Expires4 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 YZK
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper Auto
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026
Fail 29 Apr 2026

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2025 67,363 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 67,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 63,990 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil underneath (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 59,156 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 54,619 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 54,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 51,629 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 51,629 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 49,175 miles

Knock from steering Column

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 44,502 miles

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

Knock from the Nearside front suspension top mount

Knock in the steering column

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside wiper blade split

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 38,217 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

chip in screen

slight knock on steering column

suspension rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2016 32,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight knock in steering column

Fail 26 Oct 2016 32,790 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight knock in steering column

Pass 16 Nov 2015 29,118 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 29,118 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 23,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box rusty

wiper split but clears screen

Fail 12 Nov 2013 19,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

headlamp leveling not working but aim ok

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Nov 2013 19,074 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

headlamp leveling not working but aim ok

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 13 Nov 2012 15,617 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded not blowing

Fail 13 Nov 2012 15,617 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust system corroded not blowing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 12,625 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 10,193 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 10,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 7,288 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 4,901 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 4,899 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 4,747 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise underside of vehicle signs of surface corrosion evident

Pass 29 Nov 2005 4,320 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 13,200 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 598 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
3,465
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Stop lamp not working 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4
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LY51 YZK is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper Auto in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY51 YZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 25 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LY51 YZK is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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