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YC59 FHR

2009 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,414 mi
Last recorded86,414 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 FHR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 86,414 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 83,967 miles

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

general under-body corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2024 83,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general under-body corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2023 82,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 79,419 miles

front and rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2022 79,419 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake warning light on [at time of testing] (1.1.13 (a) (i))

front and rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2021 75,733 miles

Front subframe & suspension components show signs of surface rust

Offside Front Outer tyre wall shows damage

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

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

Rear subframe & suspension components show signs of surface rust

Pass 19 May 2020 68,403 miles

Front subframe & suspension components show signs of surface rust

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear subframe & suspension components show signs of surface rust

Pass 29 May 2019 59,215 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 59,215 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 49,431 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 33,990 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 32,947 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,272 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 29,557 miles

Front no plate dis coloured

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2014 25,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 22,487 miles

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

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

front wipers splitting

Pass 5 Nov 2012 18,883 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 18,865 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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YC59 FHR is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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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YC59 FHR is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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