2009 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DC02 KMC

The 2009 MINI presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 January 2026 at 57,358 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 57,358 against an age of roughly seventeen years, equating to about 3,374 miles per year. The DVSA data shows gentle, consistent accumulation: 42,423 miles on 23 December 2021, 47,398 on 9 December 2022, 52,124 on 11 December 2023, 55,330 on 15 January 2025, then 57,358 in January 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. Such low use over a long span implies the car spent periods stationary, which can let seals harden and corrosion take hold even when test results stay clear. No advisories or failures appear in any entry, so the record gives no direct warning on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural integrity. A clean sheet across five winters is a positive sign of basic upkeep. The absence of flagged wear items means the previous owner likely addressed consumables before each test rather than letting them reach advisory status. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the sills, subframes, and rear axle, since standing time accelerates rust that a pass without defects will not capture. Check tyre sidewalls for cracking from age, test the handbrake and calipers for binding after storage, and confirm fluid conditions. The MOT alone shows a sound history, but low mileage and age demand hands-on verification of hidden rot and perished rubber.