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EA59 TBZ

2009 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,370 mi
Last recorded71,370 miles
Recorded on1 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper Auto41,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 TBZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2023 71,370 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm worn on edge

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 61,846 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 58,470 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 58,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 56,895 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 53,286 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 53,284 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 49,336 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,234 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 39,366 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,454 miles

cracks in o/s and n/s rear tyres outer sidewall

Fail 18 Sep 2015 34,454 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

cracks in o/s and n/s rear tyres outer sidewall

Fail 18 Sep 2014 31,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,094 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2012 23,351 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 23,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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EA59 TBZ is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 41,663 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA59 TBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA59 TBZ is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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