2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AK04 FBC

The 2004 MINI Hatch passed its most recent MOT on 7 October 2025 at 113,660 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable. Prior tests show the same clean pattern, with passes in October 2024 at 112,692 miles, September 2023 at 110,037 miles, and October 2022 at 107,644 miles. The only blemish is a failed test on 9 October 2024 at 112,690 miles where the tester logged no defects, followed by a pass one day later at 112,692 miles; this points to an administrative or presentation error rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 113,660 against 22 years of age, an average of roughly 5,166 miles per year. The car covered just 3,016 miles between the October 2022 and September 2023 tests, then 2,655 miles to October 2024, and only 968 miles to October 2025. Such low annual use suggests extended standing periods. Low mileage on a 2004 chassis does not equate to low wear; rubber suspension bushes, door seals, and brake caliper pistons degrade with age and inactivity regardless of distance travelled. The DVSA record flags no advisories for corrosion, brake discs, coil springs, or exhaust emissions across the five-year span. A buyer should still inspect underneath for structural rust on sills and subframes, as the test only captures visible defects at the time. Check the rear suspension bushes for perishing and confirm the brake calipers are not binding after the long lay-up implied by the mileage. Given the clean history and stable test outcomes, the vehicle presents as mechanically sound on paper. Verify the 9 October 2024 failure reason at point of sale via the full DVSA certificate, and commission a pre-purchase inspection to assess age-related rubber and corrosion risks not visible in the MOT data.