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VN09 LJY

2009 Mini Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,511 mi
Last recorded69,511 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper Auto41,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 LJY
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 69,511 miles

TPMS light on

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

Nearside Front Brake wear wire damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake wear wire damaged

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

Service and brake warning light on

Fail 2 Dec 2025 69,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake wear wire damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake wear wire damaged

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

Service and brake warning light on

TPMS light on

Pass 2 Dec 2024 67,003 miles

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

Front wipers rusty

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

Nearside Front pad sensor wiring damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pad wiring damaged

tyre light on

Pass 4 Dec 2023 64,348 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing the glass ()

boot wont open

n/s/f brake pad sensor insecure

n/s/r tyre flat

tyre pressure light on

Fail 4 Dec 2023 64,348 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing the glass ()

boot wont open

n/s/f brake pad sensor insecure

n/s/r tyre flat

tyre pressure light on

Pass 30 Nov 2022 61,798 miles

o/s front pads low

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2022 61,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s front pads low

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 60,159 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 60,138 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 59,125 miles

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

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2020 59,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 56,539 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,206 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 56,206 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 53,788 miles

Offside Rear road wheel slightly stiff when turned by free hand

Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,693 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 45,339 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre puncture on edge, not repairable ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 45,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre puncture on edge, not repairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 41,608 miles

tyres have age cracks

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 37,518 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 28,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,553 miles

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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VN09 LJY is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VN09 LJY, 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 VN09 LJY registered?

VN09 LJY is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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