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SH59 GNK

2009 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,289 mi
Last recorded50,289 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 GNK
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 50,289 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 47,515 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 46,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 8 Nov 2022 46,077 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 30 Mar 2021 43,578 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 42,609 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 41,889 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 41,205 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Nov 2017 41,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2016 37,250 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 31,723 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 25,745 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear inner brake pads 80% worn.

damage offside front wheel rim.

deterioration and wear all brake discs.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 18,911 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 13,644 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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SH59 GNK is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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SH59 GNK is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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