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FG09 MSX

2009 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,241 mi
Last recorded135,241 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 MSX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 135,241 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 130,135 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 124,200 miles

minor stone chip front screen zone A and B

slight play on n/s steering rack arm

Pass 24 Aug 2020 119,354 miles

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

Windscreen stone chips zone A and B area

Pass 20 May 2019 112,665 miles

Stone chip on front windscreen less than 10 mm within area of zone B

Pass 15 Sep 2018 112,009 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 111,712 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge and close to the legal limit

Engine light on

Engine oil leak

Fail 2 May 2018 111,712 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge and close to the legal limit

Engine light on

Engine oil leak

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2017 103,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 103,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 39,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

osr tyre nail in thread

run flat indicator iluminated

Fail 7 May 2016 93,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

osr tyre nail in thread

run flat indicator iluminated

Pass 2 May 2015 82,206 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 70,437 miles

Brake warning light illuminated on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,494 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level low

Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,814 miles

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

both front tyres worn edges

coolant leak

uneven wear n/s/r tyre

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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FG09 MSX is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was FG09 MSX registered?

FG09 MSX is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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