2009 MINI 1.6L Diesel · EX09 CWF

The 2009 MINI MINI holds a valid MOT pass dated 3 October 2025 at 135,389 miles with no defects recorded, establishing a stable roadworthiness trend across the latest cycle. The DVSA history shows the car failed on 2 October 2025 at 135,386 miles yet logged no defects, then passed the following day. A near-identical event occurred in autumn 2023 when the tester failed the vehicle on 6 October at 133,546 miles with no faults listed, before a pass on 11 October at 133,580 miles. These anomalous failures without recorded mechanical issues suggest procedural or documentation anomalies rather than worsening condition. At approximately 17 years old the MINI displays 135,389 miles, equating to a lifetime average near 7,964 miles per year, which is typical for its age. The recent test intervals reveal a pronounced slowdown in use. The pass on 11 October 2023 at 133,580 miles preceded the 25 September 2024 pass at 134,472 miles, a mere 892 mile increase over eleven months. By the 3 October 2025 test the reading reached 135,389 miles, adding just 917 miles across the year. Such low annual accumulation indicates the car has spent extended periods stationary or confined to short journeys. A buyer should not rely solely on the clean defect sheets given the vehicle's age and sparse recent running. Prolonged inactivity risks corrosion on structural chassis points and suspension subframes, while brake calipers may seize or bind from lack of use. Rubber components such as suspension bushes, exhaust mounts and tyre sidewalls degrade with time irrespective of mileage. The two fail results carrying no recorded faults require scrutiny of the original test documents to confirm no hidden advisories were omitted. A physical inspection must prioritise underside rust, brake disc condition, suspension articulation and emission integrity before purchase.