2016 SEAT MII 1.0L Petrol · BD66 VLX

The 2016 SEAT Mii presents a stable and largely uneventful roadworthiness record, with the most recent MOT conducted on 29 October 2021 at 29,521 miles passing with only minor advisories. Two nearside and offside front inner tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, indicating a developing alignment or suspension geometry issue rather than a one-off consumable failure. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the lack of any subsequent test since late 2021 leaves a significant gap in oversight. The mileage pattern is notably unusual. Between the October 2019 test at 18,305 miles and the October 2020 test at 23,696 miles, the car covered 5,391 miles in twelve months. Yet between October 2020 and October 2021, it recorded zero additional miles, remaining at exactly 29,521 miles. This suggests the vehicle stood idle for an entire year before the final test, which raises its own concerns around long-term storage such as brake disc surface corrosion, perished rubber hoses, and stale fuel. The overall annualised average of roughly 2,952 miles is low for a ten-year-old car, but the irregular accumulation pattern matters more than the headline figure. A buyer should inspect the front suspension and steering components carefully. Inner tyre wear on both sides points to possible toe misalignment, worn track rod ends, or deteriorated suspension bushes. Given the year-long stationary period before the 2021 test, the front brake discs and calipers merit close attention for surface corrosion and binding. The rear brakes and handbrake mechanism should also be checked, as standing vehicles frequently suffer from seized cables and shoe adjuster mechanisms. The exhaust system and catalytic converter deserve a raised idle check, as short-trip-only or long-term storage use can accelerate internal moisture corrosion and DPF or lambda sensor contamination. Underneath, inspect the subframes and suspension mounting points for surface corrosion, particularly if the car has been kept in a coastal or salted-road area. The tyre date codes should be verified, as rubber older than six years can harden and crack regardless of remaining tread depth.