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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

J9 HCNMOT history

J9 HCN is a red petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 66,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

J9 HCN red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
66,960 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 HCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 HCN was last recorded at 66,960 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 3,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,125 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,835 miles
Average per year
3,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,960 miles
  • 2025 – 63,125 miles
  • 2024 – 62,590 miles
  • 2023 – 61,094 miles
  • 2022 – 57,226 miles
  • 2021 – 51,653 miles
  • 2020 – 46,066 miles
  • 2019 – 42,346 miles
  • 2018 – 36,111 miles
  • 2017 – 29,948 miles
  • 2016 – 29,237 miles
  • 2015 – 27,722 miles
  • 2014 – 25,170 miles
  • 2013 – 22,497 miles
  • 2011 – 17,468 miles
  • 2010 – 13,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,960 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,960 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    66,960 miles
    Test number
    874844648533
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail66,960 miles (+3,835)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,960 miles
    Test number
    164097900440
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass63,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    63,125 miles
    Test number
    478329099016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail63,125 miles (+535)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,125 miles
    Test number
    230692619170
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass62,590 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    62,590 miles
    Test number
    756922688944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,094 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,094 miles
    Test number
    311317541435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,089 miles (+3,863)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,089 miles
    Test number
    722225830276
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass57,226 miles (+5,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,226 miles
    Test number
    866674979855
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass51,653 miles (+5,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,653 miles
    Test number
    391263036731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass46,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    46,066 miles
    Test number
    434475089235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,066 miles (+3,720)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,066 miles
    Test number
    664533823372
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass42,346 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,346 miles
    Test number
    372836460144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,111 miles (+6,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    36,111 miles
    Test number
    273033311957
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass29,948 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    29,948 miles
    Test number
    797900029238
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  15. Pass29,877 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,877 miles
    Test number
    209687734073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,237 miles (+1,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,237 miles
    Test number
    365573313431
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass27,722 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,722 miles
    Test number
    168888325061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,170 miles (+2,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,170 miles
    Test number
    155401714468
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass22,497 miles (+5,029)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,497 miles
    Test number
    155054313058
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolent level low

  20. Pass17,468 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    17,468 miles
    Test number
    605933421269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,101 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    13,101 miles
    Test number
    351076010463
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside tyre pressures appear low

Questions about J9 HCN

Does J9 HCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 HCN is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 HCN?
The MOT on J9 HCN is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 HCN done?
J9 HCN was recorded at 66,960 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 3,487 miles a year.
Has J9 HCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 HCN has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 HCN 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 HCN find?
J9 HCN passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: central front hydraulic leak, but not excessive from power steering; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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