2009 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MINI
- Year
- 2009
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1397 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 29 June 2026 (14 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 17,599 mi
AI verdict AVOID 40/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2009 Mini has 21 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 17,599 miles. The vehicle's 17-year age, combined with a 5-year gap in MOT records and a 22,451-mile anomaly, makes it an extremely high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows a critical 22,451-mile jump in its first 3 years (Jan 2009 to Aug 2019), followed by a severe drop to 3,648 miles/year from Sep 2018 to Apr 2021, and then a further drop to 1,166 miles/year from Apr 2021 to Apr 2022.
Things to check
- Unusually high mileage jump of 22,451 miles in first 3 years (Jan 2009 to Aug 2019).
- Severe mileage drop to 3,648 miles/year from Sep 2018 to Apr 2021, indicating potential odometer fraud.
- Five major MOT failures across 13 tests, including emissions, brakes, and steering.
- Four recurring advisories for tyres, suspension, and exhaust system issues.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) indicates a generally safe vehicle.
- Current MOT is valid until 2026-06-29, providing immediate peace of mind.
- No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT (Jun 2025).
- The vehicle has consistently passed retests after failures, showing issues were addressed.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/21 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 17,599 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Aug 2013 | PASS | 25,233 mi |
ADVISORY 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)
|
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 31,150 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2014 | FAIL | 31,150 mi |
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
|
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 38,825 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 48,019 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2017 | FAIL | 63,133 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 63,133 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
|
| Sep 2018 | FAIL | 83,714 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated Brake warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Two (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 83,715 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | FAIL | 105,982 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i)) MAJOR Emissions not tested Excessive oil. Blue smoke in excess (8.2.1.2 (d)) MAJOR Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ADVISORY engine cover fitted ADVISORY undertrays fitted ADVISORY Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 105,982 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 109,630 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2021 | FAIL | 110,796 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
|
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 110,800 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Apr 2022 | FAIL | 112,756 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
|
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 112,774 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 116,358 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY nearside rear position 50% ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a)) ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
|
| Jun 2024 | PASS | 120,172 mi |
ADVISORY slight blue smoke emitted ADVISORY corrosion suspension components ADVISORY wear nearside front track rod
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| Jun 2025 | FAIL | 123,217 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY underbody corroded ADVISORY exhaust flexi pipe slightly worn MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) MAJOR Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e)) MAJOR Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
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| Jun 2025 | PASS | 123,220 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY underbody corroded ADVISORY exhaust flexi pipe slightly worn
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