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YR59 EHZ

2009 Mini Cooper

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,808 mi
Last recorded117,808 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 EHZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 117,808 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 128,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 128,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 123,383 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 118,809 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 118,804 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the right Headlamp isn't fitted securely. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Low brake fluid warning.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS indicates a fault

Timing chain noisy

offside rear brake pad wear sensor is hanging loose.

Pass 21 Jun 2022 112,730 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 112,318 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 106,955 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 102,981 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 102,981 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 95,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 85,335 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 74,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to feather on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,714 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,682 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 56,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17V (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 43,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside top suspension rubber mount split

offside top suspension rubber mount split

rear discs lipped

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 16,251 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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YR59 EHZ is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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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YR59 EHZ is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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