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KT09 TGN

2009 Mini Cooper Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,283 mi
Last recorded137,283 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper Auto41,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT09 TGN
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 137,283 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 125,439 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tye rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 125,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tye rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 106,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2022 92,688 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODE

SMALL BLOW FRONT FLEXY EXHAUST

Fail 8 Nov 2022 92,679 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

FRONT AND REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODE

SMALL BLOW FRONT FLEXY EXHAUST

Pass 1 Dec 2021 87,588 miles

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

exhuast front flexiable section deteriorated and has slight leak

Fail 19 Nov 2021 87,511 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

exhuast front flexiable section deteriorated and has slight leak

Pass 20 Nov 2020 82,720 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 76,083 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 58,879 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls,from running underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 41,335 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash,

Pass 4 Nov 2016 22,546 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 22,546 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 15,834 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 10,828 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 6,800 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 6,483 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 4,758 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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KT09 TGN is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KT09 TGN, 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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What year was KT09 TGN registered?

KT09 TGN is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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