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LY59 FDZ

2009 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,577 mi
Last recorded39,577 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S Auto36,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 FDZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 39,577 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 37,242 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 33,583 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 30,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 26,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 23,102 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 20,271 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 20,137 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 19,679 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 18,527 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 17,086 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 15,790 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 14,520 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2013 14,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 11,640 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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LY59 FDZ is a 2009 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 36,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY59 FDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LY59 FDZ registered?

LY59 FDZ is a 2009 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is LY59 FDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 FDZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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