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SH09 YAV

2009 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,121 mi
Last recorded102,121 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini John Cooper Works58,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 YAV
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 102,121 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Aug 2024 97,538 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 97,515 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 97,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 92,058 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 92,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure retaining clip missing (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 84,568 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 84,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear number plate bulb dull

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 80,361 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 78,731 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 78,729 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,048 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2019 73,048 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2018 65,876 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 65,840 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to subframes,steering and suspension components

Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,005 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 58,004 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 11 May 2016 44,150 miles

front & rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 May 2016 44,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front & rear brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 2 Jun 2015 33,993 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 29,060 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,403 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 20,006 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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SH09 YAV is a 2009 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 58,197 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 17 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SH09 YAV is a 2009 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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