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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LS09 PCUMOT history

LS09 PCU is a white petrol MINI first used on 9 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LS09 PCU white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
73,016 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 PCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 PCU was last recorded at 73,016 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,170 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,846 miles
Average per year
4,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,016 miles
  • 2025 – 71,170 miles
  • 2024 – 70,017 miles
  • 2023 – 68,152 miles
  • 2022 – 66,949 miles
  • 2020 – 64,574 miles
  • 2019 – 61,447 miles
  • 2018 – 57,599 miles
  • 2017 – 43,579 miles
  • 2016 – 33,493 miles
  • 2015 – 29,184 miles
  • 2014 – 21,322 miles
  • 2013 – 15,463 miles
  • 2012 – 10,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,016 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,016 miles (+1,846)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    73,016 miles
    Test number
    354922002625
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Pass71,170 miles (+1,153)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,170 miles
    Test number
    672722141297
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted OUTER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass70,017 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,017 miles
    Test number
    595711540412
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail70,017 miles (+1,865)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,017 miles
    Test number
    269347791510
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass68,152 miles (+1,203)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,152 miles
    Test number
    290766172341
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass66,949 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,949 miles
    Test number
    990459875040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. Fail66,949 miles (+2,375)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,949 miles
    Test number
    578060414823
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. Pass64,574 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,574 miles
    Test number
    105232652589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,447 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,447 miles
    Test number
    720101809196
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Fail61,447 miles (+3,848)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,447 miles
    Test number
    466211540221
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass57,599 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,599 miles
    Test number
    938682434171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,577 miles (+13,998)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,577 miles
    Test number
    821771417116
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  13. Pass43,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,579 miles
    Test number
    674694699028
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail43,569 miles (+10,076)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,569 miles
    Test number
    243398627884
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass33,493 miles (+4,309)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,493 miles
    Test number
    204290364734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    29,184 miles
    Test number
    217039135939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,184 miles (+7,862)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,184 miles
    Test number
    182969286425
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass21,322 miles (+5,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    21,322 miles
    Test number
    409606604221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass15,463 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    15,463 miles
    Test number
    598836073186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,119 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    10,119 miles
    Test number
    775348782108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,103 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    10,103 miles
    Test number
    139859442146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LS09 PCU

Does LS09 PCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 PCU is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 PCU?
The MOT on LS09 PCU is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 PCU done?
LS09 PCU was recorded at 73,016 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 4,607 miles a year.
Has LS09 PCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 PCU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS09 PCU 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 LS09 PCU find?
LS09 PCU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint, and 4 more.

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