2013 MINI First 1.6L Petrol · DA13 SSX

The 2013 MINI FIRST presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 18 March 2026 at 80,263 miles, where the tester issued a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, with every recorded test from February 2022 through to March 2026 returning a clean result. A failed entry logged on 18 March 2026 at the same mileage and with no defects recorded points to an administrative or documentation rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the same-day pass confirms the vehicle cleared inspection. The odometer shows 70,644 miles at the 7 February 2022 test, rising to 77,906 miles by 2 February 2023, then 80,263 miles at the March 2026 test. That averages close to 6,174 miles per year against the car's thirteen-year life, a typical figure for the age. The record shows a four-year gap between the 2023 and 2026 tests, during which only 2,357 miles were covered. Sparse entries mean the buyer cannot see continuous annual evidence of condition, but the absence of advisories across all four tests suggests the previous keeper kept basic upkeep current. With no advisories or defects ever flagged, the MOT history reveals no recurring suspension bushes, brake disc, corrosion, or exhaust emission concerns. A clean sheet across four inspections implies no pattern of skipped consumable replacement such as tyres or wiper blades. The low annual mileage and long standing periods in 2023 to 2026 may still allow moisture-related corrosion or flat-spotted tyres to develop unseen by the tester. A buyer should physically inspect underbody structural integrity, brake calipers for binding after the car's rest period, and check tyre sidewalls for age cracking. Verify the 2026 failure was purely clerical by reviewing the DVSA gateway note. Given the sparse recent record, a pre-purchase mechanical inspection remains sensible despite the clean MOT trail.