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YL07 UYV

2007 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,626 mi
Last recorded93,626 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 UYV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2026 93,626 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion under side vehicle in places

Pass 10 May 2025 90,333 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

GENRAL CORRISION UNDER THE BODY

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 87,347 miles

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

Both headlamps tarnished

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 87,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps tarnished

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 85,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion under side vehicle in places

front subframe corroded

Fail 12 May 2023 85,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion under side vehicle in places

front subframe corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 81,616 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 79,999 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 75,858 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 75,766 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 71,824 miles

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 67,142 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 62,847 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 16 Jun 2016 61,070 miles

Added 2litres of engine oil before carrying out test

Exhaust emissions CO reading only just within limit

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

Suspension Components corroded.

driver's seat belt slightly frayed

fuel filler cap seal cracking

offside number plate lamp seen to flicker during test

Fail 16 Jun 2016 61,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part inadequately clipped and rubbing as auspension moves (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Added 2litres of engine oil before carrying out test

Exhaust emissions CO reading only just within limit

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

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

Suspension Components corroded.

driver's seat belt slightly frayed

fuel filler cap seal cracking

offside number plate lamp seen to flicker during test

service warning light shows on dash

Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,499 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 57,496 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 48,845 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,551 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 29,837 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,999 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 13,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 13,761 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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YL07 UYV is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 63,144 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 19 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YL07 UYV is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 August 2007.

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