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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LR09 FAFMOT history

LR09 FAF is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LR09 FAF black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
102,646 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 FAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 FAF was last recorded at 102,646 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,582 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
5,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,646 miles
  • 2025 – 100,506 miles
  • 2024 – 98,682 miles
  • 2023 – 96,491 miles
  • 2022 – 94,182 miles
  • 2021 – 88,603 miles
  • 2020 – 83,003 miles
  • 2019 – 75,827 miles
  • 2018 – 67,944 miles
  • 2017 – 61,389 miles
  • 2016 – 54,477 miles
  • 2015 – 48,011 miles
  • 2014 – 41,176 miles
  • 2013 – 28,753 miles
  • 2012 – 18,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,646 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,646 miles (+64)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    102,646 miles
    Test number
    889465502632
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
  2. Fail102,582 miles (+15)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,582 miles
    Test number
    622913116711
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed co excessively high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
  3. Fail102,567 miles (+2,061)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,567 miles
    Test number
    158650961317
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed co excessively out and lambda out (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear wishbone bush mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust fouling on rear sub-frame
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
  4. Pass100,506 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,506 miles
    Test number
    150453106982
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Fail100,501 miles (+1,819)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,501 miles
    Test number
    431152709062
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Pass98,682 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,682 miles
    Test number
    432005662628
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail98,682 miles (+2,191)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,682 miles
    Test number
    682351938478
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorInner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass96,491 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,491 miles
    Test number
    559202605271
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  9. Fail96,488 miles (+2,306)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,488 miles
    Test number
    978307735337
    • MajorEmissions not tested No reading could be recorded due to exhaust gas leakage (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  10. Pass94,182 miles (+5,579)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,182 miles
    Test number
    380567590959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,603 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2022
    Odometer
    88,603 miles
    Test number
    357047065096
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped n/s (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  12. Fail88,603 miles (+5,600)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,603 miles
    Test number
    539019083996
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped n/s (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  13. Pass83,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2021
    Odometer
    83,003 miles
    Test number
    812265014300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Fail83,003 miles (+7,176)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,003 miles
    Test number
    674998358715
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass75,827 miles (+7,883)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2020
    Odometer
    75,827 miles
    Test number
    864592841351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,944 miles
    Test number
    159195225928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,944 miles (+6,555)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,944 miles
    Test number
    850587537497
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  18. Pass61,389 miles (+6,912)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,389 miles
    Test number
    375030683630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,477 miles (+6,466)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,477 miles
    Test number
    158967682819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,011 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,011 miles
    Test number
    819690215151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,176 miles (+12,423)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,176 miles
    Test number
    946462624124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,753 miles (+10,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,753 miles
    Test number
    248604093000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  23. Pass18,653 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    18,653 miles
    Test number
    489301502178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)

Questions about LR09 FAF

Does LR09 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 FAF is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 FAF?
The MOT on LR09 FAF is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 FAF done?
LR09 FAF was recorded at 102,646 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 5,900 miles a year.
Has LR09 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 FAF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 FAF 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 LR09 FAF find?
LR09 FAF passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms, and 1 more.

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