2009 MINI 1.6L Petrol · CA09 EOJ

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on March 13, 2025, with 109,546 miles and no recorded defects. This represents an improvement over the previous year when the car failed due to minor lighting issues. While the history shows intermittent faults, the clean sheets from the last two consecutive tests suggest that primary mechanical and structural components are being maintained adequately by the current owner. At 17 years old, the MINI has covered a relatively low annual distance of approximately 6,444 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The mileage progression shows consistent use, with roughly 5,000 miles recorded between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 6,500 miles between March 2024 and 2025. This regularity suggests the car is not being left to sit for long periods, which often helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and the seizing of fluid seals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the steering and suspension assembly. The 2023 test at 97,423 miles flagged play in the nearside front steering rack inner joints, a common wear point on this model. While the car passed subsequently, the buyer should check for any remaining play or steering knocks during a test drive. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check of the chassis for corrosion, particularly around the subframes and rear mounting points, is also essential as the MOT record does not detail surface rust until it reaches a structural threshold.