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SK59 VTJ

2009 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,434 mi
Last recorded86,434 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 VTJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2023 86,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 84,175 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 84,162 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc contaminated oil leak contaminated o/s/f breaking system (1.1.14 (b))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2021 81,694 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 81,694 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed ABS wiring loom rubbing against brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,523 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 73,612 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 71,285 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 71,285 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 61,979 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,998 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,676 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,789 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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SK59 VTJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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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What year was SK59 VTJ registered?

SK59 VTJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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