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LO09 DWJ

2009 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,475 mi
Last recorded82,475 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 DWJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 82,475 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 79,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 73,207 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay cover fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2023 73,207 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay cover fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 72,193 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded beneath OE coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded beneath OE coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust flexi joint very worn

Pass 22 Jul 2021 70,395 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 70,395 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,704 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 59,443 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 51,356 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 51,356 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" replaced blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 44,783 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 35,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,969 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 24,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,412 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 16,391 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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LO09 DWJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 51,118 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LO09 DWJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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