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GU09 DXK

2009 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,442 mi
Last recorded105,442 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 DXK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 105,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 102,925 miles

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2024 102,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2023 100,008 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 100,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 96,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 96,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,522 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,448 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view center and o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

engine bay covers fitted

n/s front brake pad sensor wire not connected to pads

uneven tread wear on o/s & n/s rear tyres

Fail 17 Nov 2020 88,448 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view center and o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

engine bay covers fitted

n/s front brake pad sensor wire not connected to pads

uneven tread wear on o/s & n/s rear tyres

Pass 29 Oct 2019 84,455 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 84,453 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 75,783 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (VERY (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 75,783 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (VERY (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,870 miles

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

front screen damaged and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2017 65,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front screen damaged and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2016 56,883 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,021 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 42,600 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 33,711 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 27,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Non run-flat tyres fitted to the front of the vehicle.

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 27,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 20,569 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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GU09 DXK is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 59,600 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GU09 DXK is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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