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YR09 VOT

2009 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,158 mi
Last recorded109,158 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 VOT
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 109,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock Absorber top bearing mountin has slight movement

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 109,095 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock Absorber top bearing mountin has slight movement

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 106,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 106,238 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (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 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))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 105,142 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 102,991 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 102,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 93,334 miles

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Fail 5 Sep 2017 93,333 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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Pass 10 Mar 2017 90,355 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 82,059 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 73,673 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,146 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2014 66,952 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,468 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 51,242 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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YR09 VOT is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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YR09 VOT is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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