Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Mini Cooper S Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Mini Cooper S Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Mini Cooper S Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2009 Mini Cooper S Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 207 vehicles, the 2009 Mini Cooper S Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Mini Cooper S Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mini Cooper S Auto (2009)

207 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.8% first-time pass rate

2009 Mini Cooper S Auto

CarHunch analysed 207 real MOT records for the 2009 Mini Cooper S Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 207 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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We have limited data for the 2009 Mini Cooper S Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

86.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

1.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.14

Over 1.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

27k

Middle half: 20k–35k

For context

These stats describe 207 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 207 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	206	86.9%	0.14

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,767 Mini Cooper S Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 29.5%

815

Black 14.2%

393

Grey 13.2%

364

Red 12.9%

358

Blue 10.8%

298

Orange 8.1%

224

Silver 7.1%

196

Yellow 1.6%

Green 1.5%

Brown 1%

Turquoise 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Mini Cooper S Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

26,619

typical

20,088

low mileage

35,345

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Mini Cooper S Auto vehicles fall between 20,088 and 35,345 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,088 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 20,088–35,345 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Mini Cooper S Autos sit.

⚠ Over 47,715 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Mini Cooper S Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2009 Mini Cooper S Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2018, 91% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2018.

MOT History Averages

1.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.14

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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