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MV09 DVM

2009 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,634 mi
Last recorded98,634 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 DVM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 98,634 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 98,627 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions readings kept rising (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 94,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 94,086 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 94,036 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2023 92,070 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 89,387 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 89,387 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 86,923 miles

Offside front tyre low on tread and cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,863 miles

Emissions slightly smokey

Fail 6 Mar 2020 84,863 miles

Emissions slightly smokey

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

Position lamp not working Offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 82,377 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,124 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 77,124 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,384 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,680 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,815 miles

slight damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2014 28,005 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,393 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,243 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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MV09 DVM is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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MV09 DVM is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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