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WJ59 CJE

2009 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,062 mi
Last recorded96,062 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 CJE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 96,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi section deteriorated and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight edge wear at outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 96,040 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Leak between hose and caliper. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi section deteriorated and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight edge wear at outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Binding slightly. Parking brake linkage sticking slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 90,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner/outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level low

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2024 82,042 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 71,501 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 61,803 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 61,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 53,925 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 46,329 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 43,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 39,583 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 37,541 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,738 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,845 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 24,776 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 24,776 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

all inner brake pads look to be wearing very low (limited view)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 16,555 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 16,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WJ59 CJE is a 2009 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 59,600 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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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What year was WJ59 CJE registered?

WJ59 CJE is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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