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SN09 OBY

2009 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,496 mi
Last recorded122,496 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 OBY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 122,496 miles

General under body corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 99,001 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 96,157 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 91,119 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 89,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 18 Dec 2020 88,101 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 88,066 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector 3 chugging black death (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 84,799 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 84,795 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 83,732 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 83,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

tpi lamp on

Pass 25 Sep 2018 79,336 miles

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

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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SN09 OBY is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN09 OBY registered?

SN09 OBY is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 March 2009.

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