2009 MINI Hatch · 109,230 MOT tests
2009 MINI Hatch reliability
2009 MINI Hatchs fail 36.1% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 21 Hatch years (109,230 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- 36.1%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 83,430
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 109,230
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 14.5% of tests fail here (197% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 62% 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 Hatch
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks14.5%
- Brakes6.6%
- Tyres5.8%
- Suspension5.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Body, chassis and structure3.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.62%
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 4.57%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 3.95%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Hydrocarbons high after fast idle 3.28%
High hydrocarbons suggest unburnt fuel or engine faults, which can hurt fuel economy and need diagnosis before buying.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.88%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Carbon monoxide high, default limits 2.32%
High carbon monoxide at fast idle suggests engine or exhaust-emission faults, so diagnosis is recommended before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.22%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.89%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (8.32%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.8%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.35%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 MINI Hatch reliable?
2009 MINI Hatchs fail 36.1% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 21 Hatch years (109,230 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 MINI Hatch MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.62% of tests), carbon monoxide high after fast idle (4.57% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (3.95% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 MINI Hatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 MINI Hatch shows 83,430 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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