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WU09 HYO

2009 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,893 mi
Last recorded79,893 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 HYO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 79,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 72,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (slightly corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (inner rim) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 5 Feb 2024 70,957 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine rocker cover and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 69,155 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has a screw in tyre tread (puncture)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 65,747 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 65,747 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 61,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,155 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2020 58,155 miles

Nearside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged link arm broken (7.12 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,269 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 38,637 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 27,855 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 27,753 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,840 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 24,748 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 23,461 miles

Small splits in fuel cap seal. Still sealing

Fail 20 Aug 2012 23,461 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Small splits in fuel cap seal. Still sealing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,427 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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WU09 HYO is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 51,118 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WU09 HYO is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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