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FL59 EAE

2009 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,927 mi
Last recorded126,927 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 EAE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 126,927 miles

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

Slight feathering to both rear tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2024 112,379 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 99,399 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 97,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 94,848 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,619 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 88,857 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 88,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,130 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 83,127 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,669 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,814 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended strut top mount (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended strut top mount (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 65,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top strut mount (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top strut mount (2.4.F.3)

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 59,765 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 49,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,657 miles

front brake imbalance close to limit, slight rear brake imbalance

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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FL59 EAE is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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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FL59 EAE is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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