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AY09 YZG

2009 Mini Cooper Graphite

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,853 mi
Last recorded124,853 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper Graphite48,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YZG
MakeMini
ModelCooper Graphite
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 124,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 114,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 114,686 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 109,450 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 98,914 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 98,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

tyre pressure monitor lamp illuminated.

Pass 2 Mar 2020 89,608 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 84,492 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 82,040 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 82,040 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,705 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 79,704 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

tyre has various small cuts

Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,625 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,432 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 39,078 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,672 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Graphite?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
4,373
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
brake binding 4
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AY09 YZG is a 2009 Mini Cooper Graphite in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper Graphite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 48,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Graphite fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY09 YZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AY09 YZG is a 2009 Mini Cooper Graphite, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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