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SM59 FZY

2009 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,758 mi
Last recorded80,758 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 FZY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 80,758 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 80,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 71,969 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 67,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear subframe corroded. and corroded under vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre inner & outer edge & cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perishing

heat shield rear loose

Fail 1 Sep 2023 67,981 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear subframe corroded. and corroded under vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre inner & outer edge & cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perishing

heat shield rear loose

Pass 2 Sep 2022 58,746 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 50,151 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Also blocking access to central seat belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 49,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on the faces

TPMS light on

Pass 27 Aug 2019 46,914 miles

T.P.M light displayed on dash

Pass 3 Sep 2018 44,185 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 42,745 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 40,782 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 37,608 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,697 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 30,347 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 23,185 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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SM59 FZY is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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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SM59 FZY is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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