2012 MINI ONE 1.6L Petrol · CV62 YEX

The 2012 MINI ONE presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 7 January 2026 at 142,094 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recent record. The vehicle carries no recorded defects across its last five tests, and the most recent failure on the same date as the pass suggests an administrative re-test rather than a mechanical fault. No advisories for corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or emissions appear in the data, which indicates the car has not thrown up recurring workshop items over the past two years. Annual mileage sits at a typical 10,150 miles for a fourteen-year-old car. The odometer moved from 125,479 miles on 2 January 2024 to 125,499 miles on 11 January 2024, a negligible 20-mile gap that points to a quick rectification and retest after the early-January failure. From 2024 to 2025 the car covered 7,669 miles, then 8,926 miles to the 2026 test at 142,094 miles. The sparse, clean history gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repairs, though the absence of advisories means worn tyres or wiper blades were either within limits or replaced before each test. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of the suspension arms, coil springs, and subframe for corrosion given the car's age and winter exposure. The MINI's front MacPherson struts and rear trailing bushes are known wear points by 140,000 miles even where the MOT shows clear. Check the brake calipers for free movement and measure disc run-out, as binding calipers would not always register on a pass with no defects noted. The duplicate January 2026 entries with no defects imply the seller simply cleared a paperwork failure before sale. Previous owners kept the test schedule yearly and avoided flaggable faults, suggesting basic upkeep was met rather than skipped. Confirm service history against the 142,094-mile clock before purchase.