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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,397 cc

LT09 DFJMOT history

LT09 DFJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 12 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 87,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.

LT09 DFJ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2026
Mileage
87,848 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT09 DFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT09 DFJ was last recorded at 87,848 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,808 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
6,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,848 miles
  • 2023 – 81,725 miles
  • 2021 – 71,755 miles
  • 2020 – 65,500 miles
  • 2019 – 55,355 miles
  • 2017 – 48,696 miles
  • 2016 – 38,558 miles
  • 2014 – 26,047 miles
  • 2012 – 14,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,848 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,848 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    87,848 miles
    Test number
    949025036923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail87,808 miles (+6,083)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,808 miles
    Test number
    177826981102
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass81,725 miles (+9,970)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    81,725 miles
    Test number
    490877774586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,755 miles (+6,255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,755 miles
    Test number
    849900819400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass65,500 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,500 miles
    Test number
    740134691380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail65,500 miles (+10,145)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,500 miles
    Test number
    261963055014
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass55,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,355 miles
    Test number
    730382144934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,355 miles (+6,659)5 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,355 miles
    Test number
    586089176844
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass48,696 miles (+10,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,696 miles
    Test number
    303278215621
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass38,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,558 miles
    Test number
    427837809620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,558 miles (+12,511)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,558 miles
    Test number
    751224740570
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  12. Fail26,047 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,047 miles
    Test number
    108808424395
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  13. Pass26,047 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    26,047 miles
    Test number
    915928824376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,416 miles (+7,161)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,416 miles
    Test number
    206295264044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    14,255 miles
    Test number
    359961892235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT09 DFJ

Does LT09 DFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT09 DFJ expired on 6 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT09 DFJ?
The MOT on LT09 DFJ expired on 6 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT09 DFJ done?
LT09 DFJ was recorded at 87,848 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 6,020 miles a year.
Has LT09 DFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT09 DFJ has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LT09 DFJ 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 LT09 DFJ find?
LT09 DFJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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