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E4 LDA

2009 Mini Cooper S

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,186 mi
Last recorded66,186 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 LDA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 66,186 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 66,185 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 63,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (worse on inside) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (worse on inside) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 61,661 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Unable to check condition of outer sills due to covers

Fail 24 Nov 2023 61,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Unable to check condition of outer sills due to covers

Pass 24 Nov 2022 61,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 60,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers lightly smeering (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 59,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are covered in corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc has been heated due to binding brake (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 59,968 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are covered in corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc has been heated due to binding brake (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 58,112 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 54,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have corrosion on inner & outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have corrosion on inner & outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads wearing very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 54,347 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have corrosion on inner & outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have corrosion on inner & outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads wearing very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 53,643 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost bald outer raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30 kg (3.7.B.3)

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

advice slight brake bind at rear

Pass 21 Nov 2016 51,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to bald outer raised edges (4.1.E.1)

bulb failure light on dash all lights ok

Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,559 miles

Nearside slight play in steering arm

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Nov 2014 47,814 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight smearing windscreen wipers

Fail 9 Sep 2013 45,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight smearing windscreen wipers

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,905 miles

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

nearside front alloy wheel has been welded on in ner rim edge

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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E4 LDA is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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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E4 LDA is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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