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Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

LB09 LYVMOT history

LB09 LYV is a grey diesel MINI first used on 19 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 140,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
140,758 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 LYV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 LYV was last recorded at 140,758 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,744 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
8,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,758 miles
  • 2025 – 134,179 miles
  • 2024 – 120,833 miles
  • 2022 – 106,421 miles
  • 2021 – 102,261 miles
  • 2020 – 97,649 miles
  • 2019 – 93,081 miles
  • 2017 – 79,259 miles
  • 2016 – 71,230 miles
  • 2015 – 64,871 miles
  • 2014 – 50,382 miles
  • 2013 – 33,105 miles
  • 2012 – 23,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,758 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,758 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    140,758 miles
    Test number
    495723556626
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,758 miles (+14)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,758 miles
    Test number
    914903225607
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail140,744 miles (+6,565)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,744 miles
    Test number
    997969613928
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre edge worn very smooth and soft
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass134,179 miles (+13,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    134,179 miles
    Test number
    186525213751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass120,833 miles (+14,412)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    120,833 miles
    Test number
    406445992746
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,421 miles (+4,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,421 miles
    Test number
    298086365201
    • AdvisorySome cracking inside tyre treads

  7. Pass102,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    102,261 miles
    Test number
    457823347371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,261 miles (+4,612)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,261 miles
    Test number
    103744104958
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryT/P/M lamp on dash

  9. Pass97,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    97,649 miles
    Test number
    530615774507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,649 miles (+4,568)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,649 miles
    Test number
    185817282475
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass93,081 miles (+13,822)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,081 miles
    Test number
    637333831784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,259 miles (+8,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,259 miles
    Test number
    793159103978
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  13. Pass71,230 miles (+6,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,230 miles
    Test number
    840774237653
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush "D" shape bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass64,871 miles (+14,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,871 miles
    Test number
    282406762900
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both slightly white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass50,382 miles (+17,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,382 miles
    Test number
    718171544288
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass33,105 miles (+9,191)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,105 miles
    Test number
    357473353460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,914 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,914 miles
    Test number
    837056472237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,493 miles
    Test number
    348822602436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Fail23,493 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,493 miles
    Test number
    419791902219
    • FailureHorn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about LB09 LYV

Does LB09 LYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 LYV is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 LYV?
The MOT on LB09 LYV is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 LYV done?
LB09 LYV was recorded at 140,758 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 8,450 miles a year.
Has LB09 LYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 LYV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 LYV 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 LYV find?
LB09 LYV passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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