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SY59 XWK

2009 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,197 mi
Last recorded58,197 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini John Cooper Works58,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 XWK
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 58,197 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 58,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 54,517 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 49,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 44,450 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 39,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 39,273 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 33,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 33,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 27,258 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 27,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 24,663 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 24,663 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 23,311 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully check adult seat belt

Fail 12 Jan 2016 23,311 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully check adult seat belt

Pass 13 Jan 2015 21,535 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 15,916 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 12,572 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 9,443 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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SY59 XWK is a 2009 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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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What year was SY59 XWK registered?

SY59 XWK is a 2009 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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