2009 MINI Cooper Cabriolet 1.6L Petrol · VE09 SWO
2009 MINI Cooper Cabriolet (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 100,125 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER CABRIOLET
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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VE09 SWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 100,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE09 SWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mini Cooper Cabriolet (VE09 SWO) between December 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast 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))”.
VE09 SWO Mileage History
- 16/12/2024154,528 km
- 23/12/2024154,600 km+72 km
- 05/03/2026100,101 mi
- 21/04/2026100,121 mi+20 mi
- 27/04/2026100,125 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly -39,983 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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