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WJ59 ZBU

2009 Mini Cooper

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,898 mi
Last recorded80,898 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 ZBU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 80,898 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view recommend attention (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamps getting deteriorated

front and rear suspension and subframes getting corroded in areas

Pass 12 Jul 2024 61,916 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 48,799 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 47,221 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 47,221 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 44,958 miles

Slightly corroded in places

Pass 19 Oct 2020 43,461 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 43,461 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 40,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 37,322 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,801 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,635 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 29,635 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 27,096 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 27,096 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 22,418 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 17,439 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 13,180 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 ZBU is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 ZBU registered?

WJ59 ZBU is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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