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RE59 YFW

2009 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,483 mi
Last recorded101,483 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 YFW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 101,483 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 101,463 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 94,935 miles

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

Rear corrosion in subframe

Pass 5 Jul 2024 89,972 miles

Rear corrosion in subframe

Fail 1 Jul 2024 89,972 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear corrosion in subframe

Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,514 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 73,948 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 66,368 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 58,601 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 50,098 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,138 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint track rod end (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 38,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,248 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 31,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 25,191 miles

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2012 19,787 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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RE59 YFW is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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RE59 YFW is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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