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Mini Mini LM09AFU — MOT history, mileage and tax

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GB LM09AFU

2009 Mini Mini

Generated 18 Oct 2026, 09:39
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Source DVLA · DVSA

At a glance

This blue 2009 Mini Mini has passed 13 of its 15 first-attempt MOT tests. No 2009 Minis comparison is published yet. Its most recent test, on 5 October 2026, was a pass with no advisories.

Year
2009
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Blue
Engine
1598cc
CO2
156 g/km
Euro status
—

1 Vehicle identity

Registration
LM09AFU
Make
Mini
Model
Mini
Year
2009
First registered
1 May 2009
Fuel
Petrol
Engine
1598cc
Colour
Blue
CO2
156 g/km
Euro status
—
Marked for export
No
Wheel plan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Type approval
M1
V5C issued
14 Feb 2025
Vehicle age
17 yr 6 mo
Registration area
London

CO2 band: G — 156 g/km

A 0–100 g/km
£20/yr
B 101–110 g/km
£20/yr
C 111–120 g/km
£35/yr
D 121–130 g/km
£170/yr
E 131–140 g/km
£200/yr
F 141–150 g/km
£225/yr
G 151–165 g/km
£275/yr
H 166–175 g/km
£325/yr
I 176–185 g/km
£360/yr
J 186–200 g/km
£410/yr
K 201–225 g/km
£445/yr
L 226–255 g/km
£760/yr
M Over 255 g/km
£790/yr

Rates for cars first registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017, single 12-month payment, correct as at April 2026. Check the current figures on GOV.UK.

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

Tax status
Taxed (as at 18 Oct 2026)
Tax due
1 Oct 2027
Annual road tax
£275/yr (Band G)
MOT status
Valid (as at 18 Oct 2026)
MOT expiry
1 Nov 2027
ULEZ / Clean Air Zone
Compliance not verified
Outstanding recall
Not known
First used date
1 May 2009
Manufacture date
1 May 2009

3 What this car’s MOT record points to

Read from the last two years of this car's own test record, grouped by area. Each line quotes what the tester wrote and the date of the test.

No recent issue

Brakes, Suspension & steering, Tyres, Exhaust & emissions, Lamps & visibility, Structure & corrosion, Engine – oil, Other

Nothing recorded against these in the last two years of tests.

Brakes: last recorded 27 Apr 2018 (advisory), outside the two-year window. Suspension & steering: last recorded 19 Oct 2022 (advisory), outside the two-year window. Tyres: last recorded 8 Oct 2020 (advisory), outside the two-year window. Lamps & visibility: last recorded 19 Oct 2023 (major item), outside the two-year window. Structure & corrosion: last recorded 19 Oct 2023 (major item), outside the two-year window. Other: last recorded 22 Apr 2016 (advisory), outside the two-year window.

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4 How it compares with other 2009 Minis

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5 MOT history

Tests passed15 of 17
Tests failed2
Plate changesNone
Record sourceGreat Britain (DVSA)
Avg mileage/year2,840 mi
Pass rate88%
First mileage11,520 mi (as at 19 Apr 2012)
Last mileage52,589 mi (as at 5 Oct 2026)
Years on record14.5 yr
Colour at last MOTBlue

Test history

Pass 5 Oct 2026 52,589 mi Expiry 1 Nov 2027

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 28 Oct 2025 52,139 mi Expiry 1 Nov 2026

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 21 Oct 2024 50,404 mi Expiry 1 Nov 2025

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 20 Oct 2023 46,340 mi Expiry 1 Nov 2024

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 19 Oct 2023 46,277 mi
  • Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Major — failed
  • Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a)) Major — failed
Pass 19 Oct 2022 42,099 mi Expiry 1 Nov 2023
  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
Pass 28 Oct 2021 38,404 mi Expiry 1 Nov 2022
  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
Pass 8 Oct 2020 30,444 mi Expiry 1 Nov 2021
  • both front tyres getting low on outer edges Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
Pass 1 May 2019 27,296 mi Expiry 1 Nov 2020

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,223 mi Expiry 1 May 2019
  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i) Advisory
  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i) Advisory
Fail 27 Apr 2018 25,223 mi
  • Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) Failed
  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) Failed
  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i) Advisory
  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i) Advisory
Pass 22 Apr 2017 22,509 mi Expiry 1 May 2018
  • Offside Rear tyre tread perished Advisory
  • offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges Advisory
Pass 22 Apr 2016 19,051 mi Expiry 1 May 2017
  • Slight bind to nearside rear Advisory
Pass 9 Apr 2015 15,837 mi Expiry 1 May 2016
  • tyre pressure warning light staying on Tester note
Pass 14 Apr 2014 13,694 mi Expiry 1 May 2015
  • front tyres worn on edges Tester note
Pass 24 Apr 2013 12,989 mi Expiry 1 May 2014
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Advisory
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Advisory
Pass 19 Apr 2012 11,520 mi Expiry 1 May 2013
  • o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outter edges Tester note

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