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VE59 HJG

2009 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,054 mi
Last recorded95,054 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 HJG
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 95,054 miles

Chips in windscreen

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))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 95,052 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top leg mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top leg mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Chips in windscreen

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 88,880 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 88,880 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 84,826 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak from engine area

Fail 16 Nov 2022 82,773 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak from engine area

Pass 15 Nov 2021 80,903 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low / uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low / uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 74,443 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 71,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 67,411 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 63,299 miles

front brakes have a slight imbalance

Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,958 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 58,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 45,346 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 31,290 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 24,397 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Front brake pads low

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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VE59 HJG is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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VE59 HJG is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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