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DV09 ECA

2009 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,586 mi
Last recorded178,586 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 ECA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 178,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 171,091 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 167,820 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF, OSR & OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Under-Sealed Front & rear

Pass 29 Oct 2022 165,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o s f both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 165,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o s f both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 161,278 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 161,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 161,198 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 160,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 160,616 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 160,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 160,587 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 160,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 122,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R NUMBER PLATE LAMP DIM

N/S/R TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUTS ON INNER SIDEWALL

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F TYRE HAS HAD REPAIR TO RUN FLAT TYRE

Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,756 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2012 8,268 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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DV09 ECA is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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DV09 ECA is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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