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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

J9 VKRMOT history

J9 VKR is a black petrol MINI first used on 24 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 67,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

J9 VKR black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
67,757 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 VKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 VKR was last recorded at 67,757 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,757 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,757 miles
  • 2025 – 63,080 miles
  • 2024 – 59,946 miles
  • 2023 – 55,819 miles
  • 2022 – 52,797 miles
  • 2021 – 49,420 miles
  • 2020 – 47,289 miles
  • 2019 – 44,864 miles
  • 2018 – 39,046 miles
  • 2017 – 32,278 miles
  • 2016 – 23,721 miles
  • 2015 – 21,156 miles
  • 2014 – 18,161 miles
  • 2013 – 15,699 miles
  • 2012 – 12,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,757 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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.

  • Both front and rear sub-frames getting corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,757 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    67,757 miles
    Test number
    243507424582
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail67,757 miles (+4,677)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,757 miles
    Test number
    563124504598
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass63,080 miles (+3,134)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,080 miles
    Test number
    950538252982
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass59,946 miles (+4,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    59,946 miles
    Test number
    708125758195
    • 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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass55,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    55,819 miles
    Test number
    472609352486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail55,819 miles (+3,022)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,819 miles
    Test number
    791239374821
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass52,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,797 miles
    Test number
    956820811369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Fail52,797 miles (+3,377)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,797 miles
    Test number
    738099653035
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass49,420 miles (+118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,420 miles
    Test number
    929883220678
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear sub-frames getting corroded.
  10. Fail49,302 miles (+2,013)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,302 miles
    Test number
    607993800361
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear sub-frames getting corroded.
  11. Pass47,289 miles (+2,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,289 miles
    Test number
    953999528223
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s/ rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass44,864 miles (+5,818)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,864 miles
    Test number
    150970331548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,046 miles (+6,768)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,046 miles
    Test number
    384175454870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,278 miles (+8,557)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    32,278 miles
    Test number
    464507918628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,721 miles (+796)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    23,721 miles
    Test number
    352109791319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,925 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,925 miles
    Test number
    280686653392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,156 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,156 miles
    Test number
    759389155046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,161 miles (+2,462)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,161 miles
    Test number
    997457164064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass15,699 miles (+2,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,699 miles
    Test number
    566352783016
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass12,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,959 miles
    Test number
    228377072055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 VKR

Does J9 VKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 VKR is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 VKR?
The MOT on J9 VKR is valid until 13 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 VKR done?
J9 VKR was recorded at 67,757 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 3,785 miles a year.
Has J9 VKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 VKR has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 VKR 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 VKR find?
J9 VKR passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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