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W111 KAM

2009 Mini Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,785 mi
Last recorded126,785 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper Auto41,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 KAM
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 126,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 126,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 124,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 116,606 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 105,697 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 96,298 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 96,164 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 92,516 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 88,651 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,304 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 77,776 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 72,896 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,517 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2014 60,686 miles

both rear tyres has cracks in both sidewalls

Pass 17 Aug 2013 54,440 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 54,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall/tread cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,946 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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W111 KAM is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W111 KAM, 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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W111 KAM is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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