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MV09 EKJ

2009 Mini Cooper Graphite

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,328 mi
Last recorded86,328 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper Graphite48,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 EKJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Graphite
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 86,328 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 86,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 85,819 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 77,010 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 77,003 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored from pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 66,634 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both just legal on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 53,077 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 49,152 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 43,901 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 42,830 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 38,608 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 35,151 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Graphite?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
4,373
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
brake binding 4
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MV09 EKJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper Graphite in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper Graphite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 48,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Graphite fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV09 EKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Graphite typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper Graphite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MV09 EKJ registered?

MV09 EKJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper Graphite, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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