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YH59 DGE

2009 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,924 mi
Last recorded103,924 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 DGE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 103,924 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 103,683 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Middle silencer weld broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor not attached to the pad

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor not attached to the pad

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 99,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose catching on X brace (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

TPMS light on but not registered before 2012

Pass 6 Apr 2024 94,281 miles

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

Front Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Front Water level below minimum, topped up

Nearside Front Brake disc baking plate corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 94,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Front Water level below minimum, topped up

Nearside Front Brake disc baking plate corroded

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 90,912 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 81,732 miles

fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack

Fail 1 Apr 2022 81,726 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack

Pass 18 Mar 2021 75,948 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,460 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 70,460 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,550 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 67,550 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wheel nut(s) missing one of all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 63,728 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 54,224 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 45,088 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 33,264 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,264 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 21,375 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 19 Nov 2012 21,375 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside 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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YH59 DGE is a 2009 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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YH59 DGE is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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