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NL09 ZRF

2009 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,062 mi
Last recorded85,062 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 ZRF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 85,062 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 79,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 71,057 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 71,057 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 64,341 miles

clutch very high and slipping

Pass 2 Feb 2021 55,424 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 55,415 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 45,469 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 45,468 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2.[inner faces corroded]. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 41,919 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 36,927 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Mar 2018 36,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,098 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 31,346 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 27,604 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 22,575 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,165 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 12,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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NL09 ZRF is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 59,600 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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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What year was NL09 ZRF registered?

NL09 ZRF is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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