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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

Y9 LHMMOT history

Y9 LHM is a blue petrol MINI first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 131,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

Y9 LHM blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
131,638 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 LHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 LHM was last recorded at 131,638 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 5,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,222 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,416 miles
Average per year
5,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,638 miles
  • 2025 – 126,222 miles
  • 2024 – 121,451 miles
  • 2023 – 112,442 miles
  • 2022 – 108,557 miles
  • 2021 – 105,385 miles
  • 2020 – 101,888 miles
  • 2019 – 98,324 miles
  • 2018 – 91,942 miles
  • 2017 – 89,695 miles
  • 2016 – 76,821 miles
  • 2015 – 72,438 miles
  • 2014 – 68,292 miles
  • 2013 – 61,171 miles
  • 2012 – 57,913 miles
  • 2011 – 54,133 miles
  • 2010 – 49,374 miles
  • 2009 – 45,796 miles
  • 2008 – 40,796 miles
  • 2007 – 33,757 miles
  • 2006 – 20,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,638 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank cradle corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,638 miles (+5,416)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    131,638 miles
    Test number
    699076007310
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cradle corroded

  2. Pass126,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    126,222 miles
    Test number
    406224135977
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail126,218 miles (+4,767)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,218 miles
    Test number
    187084137579
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass121,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,451 miles
    Test number
    563397086720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail121,451 miles (+9,009)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,451 miles
    Test number
    307651096320
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,442 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,442 miles
    Test number
    366341407082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox mount (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail112,442 miles (+3,885)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,442 miles
    Test number
    593006464199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox mount (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass108,557 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,557 miles
    Test number
    865651745214
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail108,557 miles (+3,172)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,557 miles
    Test number
    219351248771
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    105,385 miles
    Test number
    412276630889
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail105,385 miles (+3,497)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,385 miles
    Test number
    362245620680
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass101,888 miles (+3,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,888 miles
    Test number
    188951242398
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms, rear bushes perished but no movement.

  13. Pass98,324 miles (+6,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,324 miles
    Test number
    567503823418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  14. Pass91,942 miles (+2,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,942 miles
    Test number
    772842607801
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap heavily corroded.

  15. Pass89,695 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,695 miles
    Test number
    554278400313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail89,688 miles (+12,867)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,688 miles
    Test number
    501392626981
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass76,821 miles (+4,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,821 miles
    Test number
    682142747548
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass72,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,438 miles
    Test number
    258480915275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,438 miles (+4,146)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,438 miles
    Test number
    908348005230
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail68,292 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,292 miles
    Test number
    268095854476
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass68,292 miles (+7,121)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,292 miles
    Test number
    666785954132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,171 miles (+3,258)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,171 miles
    Test number
    887643433004
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyre stepped on edge outer

  23. Fail57,913 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,913 miles
    Test number
    215212712089
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust box hanger snapped
    • NoteRear exhaust box deterioated
    • NoteSide sill covers fitted

  24. Pass57,913 miles (+3,780)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,913 miles
    Test number
    275262512020
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust box hanger snapped
    • NoteRear exhaust box deterioated
    • NoteSide sill covers fitted

  25. Pass54,133 miles (+4,759)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,133 miles
    Test number
    345052821040
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteSide sill covers fitted

  26. Pass49,374 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,374 miles
    Test number
    984886510076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,796 miles (+5,000)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,796 miles
    Test number
    461534829048
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteSide sill covers fitted

  28. Pass40,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,796 miles
    Test number
    101497418410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,796 miles (+7,039)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,796 miles
    Test number
    143246918037
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

  30. Pass33,757 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,757 miles
    Test number
    600170647014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail33,566 miles (+13,452)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,566 miles
    Test number
    190244037039
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  32. Pass20,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,114 miles
    Test number
    601649136082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y9 LHM

Does Y9 LHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 LHM is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 LHM?
The MOT on Y9 LHM is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 LHM done?
Y9 LHM was recorded at 131,638 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,438 miles a year.
Has Y9 LHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 LHM has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y9 LHM 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 Y9 LHM find?
Y9 LHM passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; fuel tank cradle corroded.

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