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CS09 TAY

2011 Mini Cooper Sd

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,014 mi
Last recorded83,014 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper Sd67,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS09 TAY
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 83,014 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 80,031 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 80,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 76,560 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 71,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 71,954 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 68,687 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 68,569 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked zone b (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,893 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 61,893 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 56,046 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 56,046 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 50,191 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 50,098 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 405,557 miles

Offside Front tyre thin on inner edge {alignment issue}

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 40,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed alignment issue (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre thin on inner edge {alignment issue}

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 30,516 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 19,912 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 11,298 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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CS09 TAY is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 67,792 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CS09 TAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CS09 TAY registered?

CS09 TAY is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is CS09 TAY safe to buy?

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