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SL59 AYJ

2009 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,065 mi
Last recorded85,065 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini John Cooper Works58,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 AYJ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 85,065 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 80,874 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2024 74,208 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 74,123 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leakage of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable starting to fray. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 71,786 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 71,784 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 66,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 66,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 60,488 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 60,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 58,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 54,321 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 46,545 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 43,114 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 38,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split at flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 33,791 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 33,790 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users door mirror (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Nov 2015 33,160 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing top strut mount (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing top strut mount (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 28,266 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 23,267 miles

both top strut mounts starting to split

nail n/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2012 18,186 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

wiper rubbers showing deterioration.

Pass 27 Aug 2012 18,186 miles

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

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

Oil leak

wiper rubbers showing deterioration.

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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SL59 AYJ is a 2009 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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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SL59 AYJ is a 2009 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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