2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · FM06 FZC

The 2006 MINI Hatch currently holds a valid roadworthy status following a pass on 15 November 2025 at 88,588 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a recurring pattern of same-week fail-and-pass cycles that warrants scrutiny rather than reassurance. Annual mileage averages just 4,429 across the vehicle's twenty-year life, with the odometer reading 81,848 miles at the November 2023 test, 84,674 at the October 2024 pass, and 88,588 at the November 2025 pass. The low accumulation suggests light use or extended periods off the road. The DVSA entries are sparse and clean, showing no advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across any test. The fail on 8 November 2025 at 88,453 miles and the fail on 28 October 2024 at 84,651 miles both list no defects, which points to administrative or documentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. A previous owner presenting the car for retest within days on both occasions implies either a clerical rejection or a minor rectification completed off-record. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the car's age and probable standing periods. Verify the condition of coil springs, binding calipers, and tyre sidewalls in person, as the MOT history offers no visibility of consumable wear or hidden fatigue that low-mileage storage can mask.