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WJ59 CKU

2009 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,618 mi
Last recorded55,618 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 CKU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 55,618 miles

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Of engine leaking coolant (above gearbox). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 52,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 52,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 49,538 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 46,708 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 16 Jul 2021 41,399 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 36,213 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 31,955 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2018 30,585 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 28,448 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 25,430 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 22,323 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 22,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front seat belt webbings twisted and belts not retracting well

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 19,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 16,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 16,716 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 11,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,464 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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WJ59 CKU is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Black 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 CKU registered?

WJ59 CKU is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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