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YC09 DXR

2009 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,670 mi
Last recorded59,670 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 DXR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 59,670 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 59,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake backplate corroded

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

Offside Front Brake backplate corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 57,463 miles

Both front brake backplates corroded

Both front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

Both front sidelights blue in colour

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 57,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Both front brake backplates corroded

Both front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

Both front sidelights blue in colour

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 54,735 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 47,903 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 47,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 45,038 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 42,786 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 42,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint excessively loose. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 35,940 miles

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

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Fail 19 Nov 2018 35,811 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Pass 17 Nov 2017 29,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 23,069 miles

both rear tyres cracking.

Fail 28 Oct 2016 23,066 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking.

engine management light illuminated.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 21,113 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 18,568 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 18,568 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 15,845 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 15,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 13,468 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 11,791 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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YC09 DXR is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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What year was YC09 DXR registered?

YC09 DXR is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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