2009 MINI 1.6L Petrol · HM51 RAF
2009 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 85,725 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HM51 RAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 85,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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HM51 RAF Mileage History
- 05/01/202376,641 mi
- 09/01/202482,179 mi+5,538 mi
- 14/01/202584,040 mi+1,861 mi
- 06/05/202685,675 mi+1,635 mi
- 08/05/202685,725 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 2,722 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HM51 RAF 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 (HM51 RAF) between January 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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