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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LB09 CUAMOT history

LB09 CUA is a black petrol MINI first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2025
Mileage
101,506 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 CUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB09 CUA was last recorded at 101,506 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 4,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,944 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,562 miles
Average per year
5,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,506 miles
  • 2024 – 96,944 miles
  • 2023 – 92,435 miles
  • 2022 – 87,821 miles
  • 2021 – 83,596 miles
  • 2020 – 78,439 miles
  • 2019 – 72,105 miles
  • 2018 – 66,278 miles
  • 2017 – 60,053 miles
  • 2016 – 53,300 miles
  • 2015 – 45,129 miles
  • 2014 – 39,797 miles
  • 2013 – 34,807 miles
  • 2012 – 32,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail101,506 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail101,506 miles (+4,562)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,506 miles
    Test number
    641954313794
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass96,944 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,944 miles
    Test number
    130197602296
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front suframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail96,944 miles (+4,509)1 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,944 miles
    Test number
    629114525674
    • MajorCentral Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front suframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,435 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,435 miles
    Test number
    255349298067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,821 miles (+4,225)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,821 miles
    Test number
    728485765514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,596 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    220578094986
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail83,592 miles (+5,153)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,592 miles
    Test number
    733352224861
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Fluctuating (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Pass78,439 miles (+6,334)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,439 miles
    Test number
    743151897344
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,105 miles
    Test number
    108803763396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail72,104 miles (+5,826)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,104 miles
    Test number
    703039022879
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass66,278 miles (+6,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,278 miles
    Test number
    154783151601
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass60,053 miles (+6,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    60,053 miles
    Test number
    510941635062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear very slight brake bind

  13. Pass53,300 miles (+8,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    53,300 miles
    Test number
    365812220753
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass45,129 miles (+5,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,129 miles
    Test number
    737786605801
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass39,797 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,797 miles
    Test number
    436030054425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,368 miles (+2,561)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,368 miles
    Test number
    826349624057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass34,807 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,807 miles
    Test number
    115288223444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,034 miles
    Test number
    337717122014
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB09 CUA

Does LB09 CUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 CUA expired on 15 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 CUA?
The MOT on LB09 CUA expired on 15 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 CUA done?
LB09 CUA was recorded at 101,506 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 5,009 miles a year.
Has LB09 CUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 CUA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 CUA 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 LB09 CUA find?
LB09 CUA failed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive; front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush; front headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both, and 8 more.

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