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SM09 HMG

2009 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,646 mi
Last recorded81,646 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 HMG
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 81,646 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 81,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 78,453 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres and n/s/r worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 75,120 miles

Under Seal Applied

Fail 6 Jun 2023 75,115 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement urgent,separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass/fail,cant get in to measure if lower than 1.5mm but very close if not (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement urgent,separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 75,099 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level low

Pass 7 Jun 2022 72,415 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 61,696 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 61,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 58,347 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 52,947 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 50,135 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 50,126 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,429 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 46,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 44,290 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 27 May 2015 38,740 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 32,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres perished.

Pass 31 May 2013 26,523 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,917 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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SM09 HMG is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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SM09 HMG is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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