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CV09 OCA

2009 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,782 mi
Last recorded115,782 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 OCA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 115,782 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 110,688 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 102,128 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 102,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 96,606 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 96,600 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 91,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 91,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 82,151 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 82,063 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 76,184 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 76,118 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 76,118 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 72,159 miles

Clutch feed pipe corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 18 Sep 2019 72,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Clutch feed pipe corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,268 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Clutch feed pipe corroded.

Front subframe, general surface corrosion.

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 66,221 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Clutch feed pipe corroded.

Front subframe, general surface corrosion.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,087 miles

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

Various parts of vehicle underside surface corrosion.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 61,087 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Various parts of vehicle underside surface corrosion.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,385 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,644 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 45,614 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,300 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,281 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Feb 2012 23,244 miles

rear brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on the edges

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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CV09 OCA is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 17 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV09 OCA is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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