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MT09 BYX

2009 Mini Cooper

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,665 mi
Last recorded98,665 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 BYX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 98,665 miles

front and rear subframes rusty

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front plastic jacking point missing

various chips and cracks in windscreen

Fail 17 Jul 2025 98,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front and rear subframes rusty

nearside front plastic jacking point missing

various chips and cracks in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2024 93,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front subframe rusty

rear subframe rusty

windscreen has damage to the nearside,offside and centre

Pass 7 Jul 2023 86,718 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chip/crack in centre of windscreen

chip/crack in offside of windscreen

crack in nearside of windscreen

front brake discs rusty/pitted

rear brake discs rusty/pitted

Fail 7 Jul 2023 86,718 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

chip/crack in centre of windscreen

chip/crack in offside of windscreen

crack in nearside of windscreen

front brake discs rusty/pitted

rear brake discs rusty/pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 77,223 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 72,920 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 72,920 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 67,251 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 64,576 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,680 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,428 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 59,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2017 55,181 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 42,531 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 35,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 9 Jan 2015 35,536 miles

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Fail 8 Jan 2014 24,341 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 24,341 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 10,960 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 9,424 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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MT09 BYX is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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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MT09 BYX is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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