2009 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AL51 ABZ
2009 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 77,609 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AL51 ABZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 77,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AL51 ABZ Mileage History
- 01/03/202471,755 mi
- 21/03/202571,968 mi+213 mi
- 02/04/202571,982 mi+14 mi
- 30/03/202677,492 mi+5,510 mi
- 03/04/202677,609 mi+117 mi
Average of roughly 2,801 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AL51 ABZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mini Mini (AL51 ABZ) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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