2009 MINI Convertible · 1,124 MOT tests
2009 MINI Convertible reliability
2009 MINI Convertibles fail 32.4% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Convertible years (1,124 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Convertibles: 28.1%)
- 32.4%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Convertibles: 28.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 73,614
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,124
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 10.1% of tests fail here (130% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 MINI Convertible
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.1%
- Brakes6.3%
- Tyres6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Suspension3.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.14%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 2.76%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.67%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 2.4%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.87%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.69%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.39%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.32%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.05%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.85%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.67%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.16%)
Is a 2009 MINI Convertible reliable?
2009 MINI Convertibles fail 32.4% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Convertible years (1,124 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 MINI Convertible MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.14% of tests), carbon monoxide high after fast idle (2.76% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 MINI Convertible have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 MINI Convertible shows 73,614 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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