2009 MINI 1.6L Petrol · VU59 OBM
2009 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 47,412 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VU59 OBM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 47,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VU59 OBM Mileage History
- 10/08/201211,335 mi
- 10/08/201211,335 mi
- 16/08/201314,620 mi+3,285 mi
- 18/07/201417,944 mi+3,324 mi
- 17/07/201520,856 mi+2,912 mi
- 05/08/201624,599 mi+3,743 mi
- 25/08/201727,433 mi+2,834 mi
- 25/08/201727,433 mi
- 23/08/201830,780 mi+3,347 mi
- 02/08/201934,987 mi+4,207 mi
- 02/08/201934,987 mi
- 27/08/202037,912 mi+2,925 mi
- 31/08/202139,604 mi+1,692 mi
- 08/08/202242,056 mi+2,452 mi
- 09/08/202344,954 mi+2,898 mi
- 22/08/202446,919 mi+1,965 mi
- 12/11/202547,412 mi+493 mi
Average of roughly 2,721 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
VU59 OBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mini Mini (VU59 OBM) between August 2012 and November 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
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