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SY09 XMC

2009 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,633 mi
Last recorded146,633 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 XMC
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 146,633 miles

ALL suspension components corroded

Nearside N/S/F spot light in opp

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 146,632 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ALL suspension components corroded

Nearside N/S/F spot light in opp

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 140,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hight ride sensor rod Benet and out of shape

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear heat shield above back box insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2023 135,129 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 128,895 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted under side vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2022 128,888 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co2 high (8.2.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted under side vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2021 118,292 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 111,837 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 111,837 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 108,985 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 101,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full inspection off brake pipes not available due to undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 94,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 94,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front slight play detected at road wheel

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,626 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 83,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 74,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 63,938 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 63,347 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2013 53,796 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,474 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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SY09 XMC 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 75%.

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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SY09 XMC is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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