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SW59 GOX

2009 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,722 mi
Last recorded74,722 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper Auto41,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 GOX
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 74,722 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 74,721 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 71,911 miles

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Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Almost worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 71,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Almost worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 68,250 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 65,636 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 63,452 miles

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 63,452 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 60,592 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,410 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,989 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 53,864 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2016 51,746 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 51,645 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,117 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Non run flat tyres fitted on nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear wheels where there should be run flat tyres fitted as standard

Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,242 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,132 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 33,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Dec 2012 33,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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SW59 GOX is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 41,663 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW59 GOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SW59 GOX registered?

SW59 GOX is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is SW59 GOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 GOX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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