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SL59 VNW

2009 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,902 mi
Last recorded123,902 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 VNW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 123,902 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 122,901 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 116,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2023 115,951 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2022 109,476 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 109,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 101,694 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 101,694 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 96,355 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 86,037 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 68,584 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 58,929 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,517 miles

O/S/R Tyre perished

Pass 6 Dec 2014 52,666 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 47,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 37,899 miles

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

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

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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SL59 VNW is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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SL59 VNW is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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