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VU09 HHC

2009 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,450 mi
Last recorded86,450 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 HHC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 86,450 miles

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

Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 85,318 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 83,981 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 81,837 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 80,714 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 78,681 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 78,677 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,031 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured front engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake hose insecure

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 71,031 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible camera obstructing lettering (0.1 (b))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured front engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake hose insecure

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,799 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,292 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,245 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 26,367 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 14,048 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 6,269 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 6,269 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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?

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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VU09 HHC is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU09 HHC registered?

VU09 HHC is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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