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SD09 BKV

2009 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,315 mi
Last recorded73,315 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 BKV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2023 73,315 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on front sub frame

fuel cap seal cracked

offside track rod end dust cover split

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 6 Oct 2021 61,106 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

front brake back plates corroded

front brake discs worn /corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 59,227 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and are cobbled and worn on inner edges.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe is corroded

Undertrays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2019 55,352 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 55,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 50,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 45,723 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,945 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 36,938 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2014 31,622 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 23,360 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 20,565 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,651 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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SD09 BKV is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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SD09 BKV is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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