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MV59 TFJ

2009 Mini Cooper

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,490 mi
Last recorded126,490 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV59 TFJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 126,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 122,112 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 122,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 117,979 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 117,979 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 116,325 miles

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

slight wear noted in n/s/f steering tie bar

Pass 4 Apr 2022 112,913 miles

chip on windscreen zone A less than 10 mm

Pass 18 Mar 2021 107,833 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 106,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 104,180 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 104,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 96,612 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,000 miles

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 3 Mar 2017 92,000 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2016 89,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 89,806 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 75,703 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 65,202 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 49,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 49,402 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,619 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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MV59 TFJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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MV59 TFJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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