MINI
Yellow · Petrol · 2009 · 1,397 cc
LT09 DFUMOT history
LT09 DFU is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 6 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,151 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 103,151 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,522 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT09 DFU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 6 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT09 DFU was last recorded at 103,151 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 103,027 miles · 6 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 124 miles
- Average per year
- 4,522 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,151 miles
- 2025 – 101,301 miles
- 2024 – 99,413 miles
- 2023 – 97,531 miles
- 2022 – 96,301 miles
- 2021 – 89,980 miles
- 2020 – 82,829 miles
- 2019 – 78,178 miles
- 2018 – 70,206 miles
- 2017 – 63,201 miles
- 2016 – 60,569 miles
- 2015 – 56,653 miles
- 2014 – 51,988 miles
- 2013 – 46,440 miles
- 2012 – 40,402 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,151 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,151 miles (+124)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 103,151 miles
- Test number
- 366706792507
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
Fail103,027 miles (+1,726)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,027 miles
- Test number
- 701803886229
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine poor idle after full emissions test
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
Pass101,301 miles (+1,888)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 101,301 miles
- Test number
- 981965406303
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,413 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 99,413 miles
- Test number
- 625807539346
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront and rear sub frame undersealed
Fail99,413 miles (+1,882)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,413 miles
- Test number
- 677767127985
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront and rear sub frame undersealed
Pass97,531 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 97,531 miles
- Test number
- 396629635425
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail97,525 miles (+1,224)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,525 miles
- Test number
- 209461183969
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass96,301 miles (+6,321)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 96,301 miles
- Test number
- 691148038406
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass89,980 miles (+7,151)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 89,980 miles
- Test number
- 976780350058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,829 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 82,829 miles
- Test number
- 810625571906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,829 miles (+4,651)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,829 miles
- Test number
- 256448870253
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass78,178 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2020
- Odometer
- 78,178 miles
- Test number
- 547047017502
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail78,178 miles (+7,972)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,178 miles
- Test number
- 926570720534
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,206 miles (+7,005)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 70,206 miles
- Test number
- 404152033882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,201 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 63,201 miles
- Test number
- 902611235825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,148 miles (+2,579)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 63,148 miles
- Test number
- 262937729687
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,569 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2017
- Odometer
- 60,569 miles
- Test number
- 553248407899
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail60,568 miles (+3,915)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,568 miles
- Test number
- 867184118451
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass56,653 miles (+4,665)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 56,653 miles
- Test number
- 369889935185
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass51,988 miles (+5,548)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 51,988 miles
- Test number
- 367270944181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,440 miles (+6,038)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 46,440 miles
- Test number
- 765070353196
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,402 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2013
- Odometer
- 40,402 miles
- Test number
- 466369742113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LT09 DFU
- Does LT09 DFU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT09 DFU is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LT09 DFU?
- The MOT on LT09 DFU is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LT09 DFU done?
- LT09 DFU was recorded at 103,151 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 4,522 miles a year.
- Has LT09 DFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT09 DFU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LT09 DFU 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 DFU find?
- LT09 DFU passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; underbody undersealed.
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