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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

J9 LSOMOT history

J9 LSO is a blue petrol MINI first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

J9 LSO blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,969 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 LSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 LSO was last recorded at 75,969 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,965 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,969 miles
  • 2025 – 73,747 miles
  • 2024 – 71,652 miles
  • 2023 – 69,419 miles
  • 2022 – 66,867 miles
  • 2021 – 63,767 miles
  • 2020 – 58,808 miles
  • 2019 – 52,707 miles
  • 2018 – 46,937 miles
  • 2017 – 45,577 miles
  • 2016 – 42,899 miles
  • 2015 – 40,130 miles
  • 2014 – 36,613 miles
  • 2013 – 32,764 miles
  • 2012 – 27,624 miles
  • 2010 – 23,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,969 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside headlight aim just in patternRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe/rear inner sills/rear springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,969 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,969 miles
    Test number
    344007860073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight aim just in pattern
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe/rear inner sills/rear springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail75,965 miles (+2,218)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,965 miles
    Test number
    854917142841
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight aim just in pattern
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe/rear inner sills/rear springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,747 miles (+2,095)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,747 miles
    Test number
    990434725623
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle inner sills subframe jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,652 miles
    Test number
    950382104437
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear springs/rear axle/rear inner sills/front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail71,650 miles (+2,231)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,650 miles
    Test number
    641906165422
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear springs/rear axle/rear inner sills/front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass69,419 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,419 miles
    Test number
    770954118004
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills floors axle subframe suspension coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail69,418 miles (+2,551)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,418 miles
    Test number
    455425849273
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills floors axle subframe suspension coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,867 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,867 miles
    Test number
    427170524710
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle suspension coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail66,866 miles (+3,099)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,866 miles
    Test number
    828850169504
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle suspension coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass63,767 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,767 miles
    Test number
    591636255820
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension inner sills subframe etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail63,766 miles (+4,958)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,766 miles
    Test number
    531052278999
    • DangerousCentral Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision jammed (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension inner sills subframe etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass58,808 miles (+6,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,808 miles
    Test number
    932028081434
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass52,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,707 miles
    Test number
    600777958986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,707 miles (+5,770)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,707 miles
    Test number
    574183267269
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass46,937 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,937 miles
    Test number
    746791745936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,577 miles (+2,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,577 miles
    Test number
    892218185495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass42,899 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,899 miles
    Test number
    274101939206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,130 miles (+3,517)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,130 miles
    Test number
    575725895151
    • NoteP/s/f tyre has side wall damage no ply or cords exposed

  19. Pass36,613 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,613 miles
    Test number
    899474704244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,764 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,764 miles
    Test number
    936757803257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,633 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,633 miles
    Test number
    237691233158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,624 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,624 miles
    Test number
    738179832110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Fail27,623 miles (+4,451)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,623 miles
    Test number
    285357332118
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass23,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,172 miles
    Test number
    182187850206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 LSO

Does J9 LSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 LSO is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 LSO?
The MOT on J9 LSO is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 LSO done?
J9 LSO was recorded at 75,969 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 3,397 miles a year.
Has J9 LSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 LSO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 LSO 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 LSO find?
J9 LSO passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside headlight aim just in pattern, and 3 more.

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