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YY57 EYU

2007 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,273 mi
Last recorded115,273 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 EYU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2023 115,273 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 114,700 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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 25 Nov 2021 109,012 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 23 Nov 2021 109,004 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 12 Nov 2020 103,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 12 Nov 2020 103,441 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 22 Nov 2019 95,864 miles

fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 88,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45x17 run-flat. Legal limit only! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 88,125 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45x17 run-flat. Legal limit only! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,298 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 79,298 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 May 2017 74,268 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 74,268 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,499 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 59,499 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,238 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 42,074 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 33,630 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,676 miles

Cluch bitting point at top of pedal travel.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 23,997 miles

front wiper blades splitting

Pass 25 Oct 2010 18,875 miles

Accident damage to nearside rear

Both nearside wheels kerb damaged

Kerb damage to both nearside tyres

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YY57 EYU is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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YY57 EYU is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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