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CU59 OPB

2009 Mini Cooper Graphite

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,658 mi
Last recorded73,658 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper Graphite48,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 OPB
MakeMini
ModelCooper Graphite
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 73,658 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 71,019 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 68,826 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 68,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 66,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,496 miles

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

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 60,959 miles

Front suspension / subframe corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 60,959 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Front suspension / subframe corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 87V R/F Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 57,702 miles

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

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge We\ring inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 51,856 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both rear tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 26 May 2017 49,225 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim bead (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 46,425 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front tyres worn on edges .O/S/F Tyre worn close to ply on outer edge

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

Fail 17 May 2016 46,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front tyres worn on edges .O/S/F Tyre worn close to ply on outer edge

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

Pass 24 May 2015 43,950 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 34,994 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/r brake disc corroding

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level becoming low

front brake performance shows distortion

n/s/r tyre worn on edges,becoming low on tread

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

Fail 7 Jun 2012 21,855 miles

Front tyres wearing more on edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,855 miles

Front tyres wearing more on edges

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)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Graphite?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
4,373
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
brake binding 4
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CU59 OPB is a 2009 Mini Cooper Graphite in Grey 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 Graphite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 48,740 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 Graphite fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU59 OPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Graphite typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper Graphite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU59 OPB registered?

CU59 OPB is a 2009 Mini Cooper Graphite, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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