2009 MINI 1.6L Petrol · VT02 ABY
2009 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 95,146 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VT02 ABY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/10/2026
- 95,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VT02 ABY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mini Mini (VT02 ABY) between January 2013 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
VT02 ABY Mileage History
- 08/01/201329,841 mi
- 05/03/201437,713 mi+7,872 mi
- 05/03/201437,713 mi
- 03/03/201539,703 mi+1,990 mi
- 02/03/201642,312 mi+2,609 mi
- 02/03/201642,312 mi
- 04/03/201743,309 mi+997 mi
- 01/03/201843,583 mi+274 mi
- 12/02/201946,505 mi+2,922 mi
- 28/02/202050,556 mi+4,051 mi
- 24/02/202153,398 mi+2,842 mi
- 01/03/202153,398 mi
- 23/11/202155,956 mi+2,558 mi
- 26/04/202256,508 mi+552 mi
- 26/04/202256,508 mi
- 13/04/202359,226 mi+2,718 mi
- 09/04/202462,692 mi+3,466 mi
- 11/10/202464,398 mi+1,706 mi
- 22/09/202584,340 mi+19,942 mi
- 29/09/202584,341 mi+1 mi
- 13/10/202695,146 mi+10,805 mi
Average of roughly 4,746 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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