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EK59 YJR

2009 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,090 mi
Last recorded117,090 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 YJR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 117,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 117,071 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 114,404 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brakes slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 114,065 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 114,065 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 100,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake Wear Sensor Disconnected

Pass 26 Aug 2021 84,472 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Fail 24 Aug 2021 84,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 26 Aug 2020 74,058 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

fuel cap sealing rubber deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2019 72,441 miles

Occasionally blows out blue smoke

Pass 23 Aug 2018 67,261 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 63,654 miles

Offside Rear Condition offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked perished

Pass 26 Aug 2016 59,210 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,158 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,521 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 48,520 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,513 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,684 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre has nail/metal in tread and coming out of inner edge of tyre

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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EK59 YJR is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EK59 YJR registered?

EK59 YJR is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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