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GU09 SVS

2009 Mini Cooper

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,723 mi
Last recorded131,723 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 SVS
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 131,723 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 129,046 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 125,847 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 121,920 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 112,694 miles

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

Tpms light on

Fail 6 Aug 2021 112,694 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Tpms light on

Pass 26 Aug 2020 105,618 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 105,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 100,464 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 100,029 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 93,755 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 93,755 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 93,629 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim with a discoloured cover (1.1.C.1e)

Bonnet very stiff to release at time of test

Car has plastic side-skirts & arch covers fitted obscuring some chassis/bodywork

Central Upper High level brake light did not immediately illuminate at time of test for numerous times (flickered on/off before remaining on)

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay & on underside

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement detected (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear worn significantly lower/wearing smooth on shoulders of tread SIZE: 175/65R15H

Offside Rear worn significantly lower/wearing smooth on shoulders of tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 83,566 miles

Both windscreen wipers smearing but clear screen sufficiently at time of test

Car has plastic side-skirts & arch covers fitted obscuring some chassis/bodywork

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay & on underside

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,329 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes , 10 %

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes

Engine , bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; front brake pads at 4 mm approx

Fail 11 Apr 2016 71,311 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes , 10 %

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes

Engine , bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Note ; front brake pads at 4 mm approx

Note ; slightly smokey during emissions test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 59,571 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 59,571 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,361 miles

Various covers / underguards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 12 Mar 2013 35,476 miles

Both front tyres perished slightly

Car has wheel arch covers & sideskirts obstructing some bodywork

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,476 miles

Both front tyres perished slightly

Car has wheel arch covers & sideskirts obstructing some bodywork

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,237 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 SVS is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SVS is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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