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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
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
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
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
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
o/s front pads low
temp fuel cap fitted
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
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))
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
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
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear road wheel slightly stiff when turned by free hand
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre puncture on edge, not repairable ()
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)
tyres have age cracks
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?
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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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VN09 LJY is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 22 July 2009.
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