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SJ59 LXT

2009 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,564 mi
Last recorded88,564 miles
Recorded on29 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 LXT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2023 88,564 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 88,549 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 84,528 miles

Engine starting to emit blue smoke

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 4 Feb 2021 84,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine starting to emit blue smoke

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level on minimum

TPMS light on

Pass 13 Feb 2020 79,873 miles

A/C radiator is poor , finning falling out

coolant leak t/b area !

exhaust is rusty

fan belt perished

Fail 12 Feb 2020 79,872 miles

Emissions not tested due to water leak no heater ! (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

A/C radiator is poor , finning falling out

BET failed c/o 6.8

coolant leak t/b area !

exhaust is rusty

fan belt perished

Pass 4 Feb 2019 72,698 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 72,680 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 72,417 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 63,086 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 63,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount slightly deteriorated

Offside Front top suspension mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2016 56,325 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 37,288 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,910 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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SJ59 LXT is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 59,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SJ59 LXT is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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