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YLZ 1051

2009 Mini First

Black Other 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,639 mi
Last recorded109,639 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini First57,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 1051
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 109,639 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 100,310 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 96,559 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 96,535 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 86,490 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 80,542 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 80,349 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 74,708 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 68,819 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 61,319 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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YLZ 1051 is a 2009 Mini First in Black with a 1,397cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 57,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YLZ 1051, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YLZ 1051?

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What year was YLZ 1051 registered?

YLZ 1051 is a 2009 Mini First, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is YLZ 1051 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLZ 1051 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YLZ 1051 have outstanding finance?

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