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EX09 VDF

2009 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,405 mi
Last recorded60,405 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 VDF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 60,405 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 57,528 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 57,528 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 53,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 53,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 50,804 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 46,942 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 46,940 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 44,411 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 40,297 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 40,295 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 36,113 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 31,495 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 31,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 26,873 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

fuel cap starting to perish, seal is correct

Fail 25 Oct 2016 26,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

fuel cap starting to perish, seal is correct

Pass 15 Oct 2015 22,102 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 18,947 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 16,626 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 14,127 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 11,683 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 11,683 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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EX09 VDF is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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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What year was EX09 VDF registered?

EX09 VDF is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is EX09 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 VDF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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