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FL59 LEJ

2009 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,446 mi
Last recorded88,446 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 LEJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 88,446 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 88,446 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 84,442 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 84,442 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2024 79,130 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 79,125 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 75,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 70,263 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 67,697 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 65,490 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 65,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexy section corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,867 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 58,279 miles

Nearside Rear tyre warped slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,953 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 46,000 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 46,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 37,898 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 31,602 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 21,493 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 18,907 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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FL59 LEJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL59 LEJ registered?

FL59 LEJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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