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SA59 LSV

2009 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,653 mi
Last recorded106,653 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 LSV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 106,653 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 106,642 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken at lower wishbone (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch cover (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield laying on exhaust (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 97,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n\s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o\s and n\s (1.2.1 (e))

heat sheild insecure

slight knock from n\s front suspension but no exsess play found

Fail 27 Nov 2023 97,974 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n\s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o\s and n\s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat sheild insecure

slight knock from n\s front suspension but no exsess play found

Pass 8 Nov 2022 91,256 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 91,256 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 82,865 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 72,013 miles

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

covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out

Fail 27 Nov 2020 72,013 miles

Headlamp aim too high o\s and n\s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out

Pass 12 Jun 2019 66,745 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,184 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 51,949 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,541 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,014 miles

coolant low

Fail 8 Sep 2015 42,014 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 x front (8.2.2)

both rear tyres have slight bind

coolant low

Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,138 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,940 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,987 miles

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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SA59 LSV is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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SA59 LSV is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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