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LN59 VFO

2009 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,682 mi
Last recorded130,682 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 VFO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2022 130,682 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 123,468 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 116,705 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 111,795 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 106,422 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 94,800 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55r1687v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

both front tyre's badly worn on inner and outer edge's

brake warning light on

secondary bonnet catch has play

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 5 Feb 2018 94,800 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55r1687v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre's badly worn on inner and outer edge's

brake warning light on

secondary bonnet catch has play

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 6 Feb 2017 82,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,587 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 78,587 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 67,254 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,810 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant hose bracket snapped

Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,738 miles

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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LN59 VFO is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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LN59 VFO is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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