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GU09 ZFE

2009 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,694 mi
Last recorded124,694 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 ZFE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 124,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 124,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 120,597 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 116,414 miles

engine getting smokey

n/s rear tyre going out of shape

slight play in o/s and n/s front hub areas

Fail 7 Mar 2024 116,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

n/s rear tyre going out of shape

slight play in n/s front and o/s front hub areas

Pass 7 Mar 2023 101,409 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 98,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 May 2021 94,056 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 91,125 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 91,107 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 91,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 88,432 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 88,243 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside reg light plate slightly dim.oil leak.n/s/f/brake pads sensor wie r loos.

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

emissions just met limit.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,191 miles

Engine coolant low.

Nearside front tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the outer edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 77,768 miles

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

coolant slightly low

Fail 22 Aug 2016 77,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coolant slightly low

Pass 19 Aug 2015 69,991 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 69,853 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 63,938 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,769 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,984 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,512 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 ZFE is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZFE is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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