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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LX09 RTZMOT history

LX09 RTZ is a black petrol MINI first used on 15 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LX09 RTZ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
86,765 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 RTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 RTZ was last recorded at 86,765 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 11,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,455 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,310 miles
Average per year
4,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,765 miles
  • 2025 – 75,455 miles
  • 2023 – 67,685 miles
  • 2022 – 62,586 miles
  • 2021 – 58,426 miles
  • 2019 – 50,211 miles
  • 2018 – 46,006 miles
  • 2017 – 42,742 miles
  • 2016 – 39,460 miles
  • 2015 – 35,873 miles
  • 2014 – 33,049 miles
  • 2013 – 30,783 miles
  • 2012 – 26,910 miles
  • 2011 – 21,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,765 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,765 miles (+11,310)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    86,765 miles
    Test number
    940518462168
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass75,455 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    75,455 miles
    Test number
    938384663475
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail75,454 miles (+7,769)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,454 miles
    Test number
    687409455112
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass67,685 miles (+5,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,685 miles
    Test number
    141782213193
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass62,586 miles (+4,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,586 miles
    Test number
    473431116547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass58,426 miles (+2,334)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,426 miles
    Test number
    441154243576
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear in both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass56,092 miles (+5,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,092 miles
    Test number
    797943741052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass50,211 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,211 miles
    Test number
    606005909889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,006 miles
    Test number
    101273546809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,005 miles (+3,263)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,005 miles
    Test number
    130083326741
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  11. Pass42,742 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,742 miles
    Test number
    189119340242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,460 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,460 miles
    Test number
    433340020090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,459 miles (+3,586)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,459 miles
    Test number
    251592479763
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass35,873 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,873 miles
    Test number
    917845835129
    • NoteBoth rear indicators have slight discolouring
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge
  15. Fail35,873 miles (+2,824)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,873 miles
    Test number
    997974935138
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear indicators have slight discolouring
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge
  16. Pass33,049 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,049 miles
    Test number
    708757334196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,783 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,783 miles
    Test number
    266849843446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,910 miles
    Test number
    278084542217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,906 miles (+5,460)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,906 miles
    Test number
    387974642255
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  20. Pass21,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,446 miles
    Test number
    305985231497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX09 RTZ

Does LX09 RTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 RTZ is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX09 RTZ?
The MOT on LX09 RTZ is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 RTZ done?
LX09 RTZ was recorded at 86,765 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4,527 miles a year.
Has LX09 RTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 RTZ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LX09 RTZ 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 LX09 RTZ find?
LX09 RTZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; central front upper driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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