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EF09 KPG

2009 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,486 mi
Last recorded99,486 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper Auto41,663 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 KPG
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 99,486 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 99,486 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 89,016 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 79,205 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,208 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 74,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 71,389 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 71,388 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 68,724 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 67,481 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 66,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 66,004 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 66,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,888 miles

both front seat belts twisted

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer edge

Fail 7 Feb 2017 64,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front seat belts twisted

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2015 59,337 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 59,337 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 49,695 miles

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

nearside front tyre large cut on outer wall

Fail 30 Jun 2014 49,695 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre large cut on outer wall

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,042 miles

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

multiple smalll chips on windscreen

Fail 21 Jun 2013 47,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

excessive oil leak from engine

multiple smalll chips on windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2012 41,694 miles

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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EF09 KPG is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EF09 KPG, 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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EF09 KPG is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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