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DA59 GDZ

2009 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,139 mi
Last recorded112,139 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper D77,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 GDZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 112,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 100,438 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 100,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2024 91,959 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 91,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 90,959 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 90,959 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 81,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 74,883 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on both front lower arms have movement on brake application (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED AND IN DANGEROUS CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,016 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 63,597 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2018 59,304 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 54,910 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 54,910 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 50,358 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,341 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,291 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,883 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 10 Oct 2013 35,702 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 32,436 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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DA59 GDZ is a 2009 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 77,105 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA59 GDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA59 GDZ is a 2009 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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