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FG59 BUA

2009 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,147 mi
Last recorded55,147 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 BUA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 55,147 miles

Front Both seat belts slow in operation

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 46,511 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 205/45r17 88w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jun 2023 45,336 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 44,571 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 42,407 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Oct 2020 37,941 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 33,398 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 31,995 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on edges

n/s & o/s lower arm rear bushes

Pass 25 Aug 2017 26,923 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 26,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 21,375 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,838 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 18,737 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 15,639 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 13,094 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 10,512 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 10,512 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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FG59 BUA is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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FG59 BUA is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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