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YK59 GYW

2009 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,942 mi
Last recorded44,942 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 GYW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 44,942 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 44,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 42,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively disc been to hot (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 39,690 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 36,981 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 36,974 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 33,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder & camera placed on n/s/f seat ()

Nearside Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Corner broken away but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 33,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder & camera placed on n/s/f seat ()

Nearside Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Corner broken away but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS light on (pre 2012)

Pass 13 Oct 2020 29,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 24,433 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 24,433 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers poor

Pass 21 May 2018 21,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake slight bind

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

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

engine DTC lamp illuminated

Pass 11 May 2017 16,464 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 13,305 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 13,305 miles

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

Front nearside & offside wiper blades split

Pass 1 Jun 2015 10,055 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 9,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 8,586 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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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YK59 GYW is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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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YK59 GYW is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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