2009 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DA59 PXY

The 2009 MINI presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 26 August 2025 at 48,814 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. Recorded mileage shows exceptionally low use for a 17-year-old vehicle. The tester logged 45,486 miles in September 2021, rising only to 48,814 by August 2025. That equates to roughly 1,000 miles per year across the record. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear; the car covered just 1,001 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. Such low annual distance suggests prolonged standing periods rather than regular daily driving. The DVSA history flags no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers, or structural corrosion at any point. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of underbody integrity and subframe condition, as MINI models of this era are prone to hidden rust where the tester cannot easily view. Standing vehicles often develop perished rubber components and flat-spotted tyres unseen on a pass certificate. Given the clean record and minimal mileage, previous owners appear to have stored the car rather than neglected it. Verify service history and check for moisture ingress or degraded fluids before purchase, since low use can mask age-related deterioration not captured by the MOT.