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YK09 OTE

2009 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,767 mi
Last recorded70,767 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper D77,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 OTE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 70,767 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 70,767 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 67,355 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 67,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 67,340 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure reflector (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 65,642 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 65,641 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 63,173 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 60,257 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,675 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 52,220 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 46,963 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,107 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 41,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 40,340 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 36,840 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 32,805 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 28,210 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 23,656 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 18,793 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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YK09 OTE is a 2009 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 77,105 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK09 OTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK09 OTE registered?

YK09 OTE is a 2009 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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