2012 Mitsubishi I Electricity · BK12 ONR

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend despite minor indications of age-related wear. The most recent test in August 2025 at 47,147 miles resulted in a pass but introduced specific advisories regarding brake components and tyre condition. While the vehicle has consistently passed tests, the transition from clean records to noted defects suggests the car is now entering a phase where consumable components require proactive replacement to prevent future failure. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,300 miles per year. Between July 2021 and August 2025, the car covered only 8,978 miles, indicating a pattern of very short trips or long periods of storage. This low usage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it increases the risk of rubber components perishing, as evidenced by the heavy cracking noted on the offside rear tyre during the 2025 inspection. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system, as the tester flagged both the nearside and offside front brake discs as worn in the latest test. Given the low mileage, these discs likely suffer from surface corrosion or thinning due to infrequent use rather than friction wear. The buyer must also inspect all tyres for sidewall cracking and perishing, as the reported offside rear tyre indicates the rubber compound is degrading regardless of remaining tread depth. Checking the suspension bushes and rubber mounts for cracks is also advisable, as low-mileage older vehicles often suffer from environmental degradation rather than mechanical fatigue.