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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LX09 RXOMOT history

LX09 RXO is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

LX09 RXO red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2026
Mileage
86,342 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 RXO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 RXO was last recorded at 86,342 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,331 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,342 miles
  • 2024 – 81,846 miles
  • 2023 – 73,639 miles
  • 2022 – 66,044 miles
  • 2021 – 63,968 miles
  • 2020 – 58,156 miles
  • 2019 – 49,958 miles
  • 2018 – 40,622 miles
  • 2017 – 32,509 miles
  • 2016 – 23,983 miles
  • 2015 – 20,130 miles
  • 2014 – 14,592 miles
  • 2013 – 10,248 miles
  • 2012 – 8,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,342 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,342 miles (+11)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    86,342 miles
    Test number
    639329932729
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail86,331 miles (+4,485)1 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,331 miles
    Test number
    287756188273
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,846 miles (+8,207)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,846 miles
    Test number
    347997008449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,639 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,639 miles
    Test number
    920381254073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail73,635 miles (+7,591)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,635 miles
    Test number
    809593223683
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass66,044 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,044 miles
    Test number
    560418746391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail66,044 miles (+2,076)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,044 miles
    Test number
    268952341752
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,968 miles (+5,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,968 miles
    Test number
    936630705696
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,156 miles (+8,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,156 miles
    Test number
    594993216815
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass49,958 miles (+9,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,958 miles
    Test number
    451609632756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass40,622 miles (+8,113)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,622 miles
    Test number
    406667110050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,509 miles (+8,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,509 miles
    Test number
    138671886723
    • AdvisoryNsf wiper slight smears

  13. Pass23,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,983 miles
    Test number
    675458035421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,983 miles (+3,853)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,983 miles
    Test number
    137118480476
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

  15. Pass20,130 miles (+5,538)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,130 miles
    Test number
    955562765042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass14,592 miles (+4,344)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,592 miles
    Test number
    468114164094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing edges

  17. Pass10,248 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    10,248 miles
    Test number
    529881553088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    8,081 miles
    Test number
    187590562445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail8,081 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,081 miles
    Test number
    325570562090
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LX09 RXO

Does LX09 RXO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX09 RXO expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX09 RXO?
The MOT on LX09 RXO expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX09 RXO done?
LX09 RXO was recorded at 86,342 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 5,978 miles a year.
Has LX09 RXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 RXO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LX09 RXO 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 RXO find?
LX09 RXO passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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