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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

J9 ALVMOT history

J9 ALV is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

J9 ALV black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,880 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 ALV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 ALV was last recorded at 85,880 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 1,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,240 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1,640 miles
Average per year
3,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,880 miles
  • 2025 – 84,240 miles
  • 2024 – 81,945 miles
  • 2023 – 79,351 miles
  • 2022 – 77,306 miles
  • 2021 – 75,236 miles
  • 2020 – 71,193 miles
  • 2019 – 67,509 miles
  • 2018 – 63,405 miles
  • 2017 – 59,458 miles
  • 2016 – 56,369 miles
  • 2015 – 51,125 miles
  • 2014 – 45,433 miles
  • 2013 – 39,301 miles
  • 2012 – 33,825 miles
  • 2011 – 28,809 miles
  • 2010 – 23,970 miles
  • 2009 – 19,323 miles
  • 2008 – 14,102 miles
  • 2007 – 10,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,880 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Catalic converter rattles

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,880 miles (+1,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,880 miles
    Test number
    272160833774
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,240 miles (+2,295)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,240 miles
    Test number
    280167021357
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,945 miles (+2,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,945 miles
    Test number
    296942950417
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,351 miles (+2,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,351 miles
    Test number
    389688657475
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,306 miles (+2,070)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,306 miles
    Test number
    964265935553
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,236 miles (+1,001)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,236 miles
    Test number
    852862749689
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCatalic converter rattles
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail74,235 miles (+3,042)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,235 miles
    Test number
    433885696156
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCatalic converter rattles

  8. Pass71,193 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,193 miles
    Test number
    520239291999
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail71,193 miles (+3,684)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,193 miles
    Test number
    530730223122
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure both rubbers (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,509 miles (+4,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,509 miles
    Test number
    405917292414
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass63,405 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,405 miles
    Test number
    224748594045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail63,405 miles (+3,947)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,405 miles
    Test number
    291489196793
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass59,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,458 miles
    Test number
    433276577671
    • AdvisoryOil leak !!!

  14. Fail59,458 miles (+3,089)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,458 miles
    Test number
    941213011512
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak !!!

  15. Pass56,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,369 miles
    Test number
    207684106914
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Fail56,369 miles (+5,244)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,369 miles
    Test number
    492171245344
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass51,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,125 miles
    Test number
    990077989969
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail51,125 miles (+5,692)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,125 miles
    Test number
    243227435824
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass45,433 miles (+6,132)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,433 miles
    Test number
    398927884446
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly insecure

  20. Pass39,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,301 miles
    Test number
    268933353253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,301 miles (+5,476)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,301 miles
    Test number
    316703453422
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass33,825 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,825 miles
    Test number
    718571452264
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box deterioating

  23. Fail33,825 miles (+5,016)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,825 miles
    Test number
    896221652287
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box deterioating

  24. Pass28,809 miles (+4,839)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,809 miles
    Test number
    915575951247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s door mirror glass slightly damaged but clear view to rear

  25. Pass23,970 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,970 miles
    Test number
    312207050219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail23,970 miles (+4,647)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,970 miles
    Test number
    463817550296
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass19,323 miles (+5,221)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,323 miles
    Test number
    330958249205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,102 miles (+3,335)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    14,102 miles
    Test number
    390649488108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass10,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    10,767 miles
    Test number
    910563667151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 ALV

Does J9 ALV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 ALV is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 ALV?
The MOT on J9 ALV is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 ALV done?
J9 ALV was recorded at 85,880 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,903 miles a year.
Has J9 ALV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 ALV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on J9 ALV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J9 ALV find?
J9 ALV passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin all front; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box; oil leak, but not excessive.

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