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FY09 EYB

2009 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,699 mi
Last recorded110,699 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 EYB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 110,699 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 110,675 miles

Emissions unable to be completed c/o reading excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 109,006 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 108,941 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 107,499 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 106,444 miles

coolant leak

engine runs roughly when cold

Pass 12 Jul 2021 101,464 miles

All shock absorbers corroded & coil springs

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

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

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

corrosion to under body & front/rear sub-frames

slight play to n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jul 2021 101,464 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All shock absorbers corroded & coil springs

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

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

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

corrosion to under body & front/rear sub-frames

slight play to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2020 97,119 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 97,118 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 May 2019 89,836 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 89,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 82,404 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 82,404 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 73,901 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,890 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,334 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,971 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,264 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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FY09 EYB is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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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FY09 EYB is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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