2010 MINI 1.6L Petrol · GF10 CZD

The most recent MOT on 2023-11-08 resulted in a failure, but no defects were recorded. This is the first failure in the vehicle’s MOT history, which previously showed consistent passes in 2022, 2021, and 2020. The 2022-08-08 failure occurred just one day before a subsequent pass, suggesting potential inconsistency in testing or minor issues that were resolved. However, without specific defect details, it is unclear what caused the failure. The vehicle’s mileage of 114,185 miles at 16 years old aligns with an average annual usage of 7,137 miles, which is typical for its age. This suggests neither extreme wear nor prolonged under-use. However, the lack of recorded defects in passing MOTs does not confirm the vehicle’s mechanical health, as failures may stem from non-structural or temporary issues. The MOT history shows no clear pattern of worsening defects, but the recent failure introduces uncertainty. The absence of defect records in both passing and failing tests limits the ability to assess long-term trends. A buyer should prioritize inspecting systems likely to trigger failures, such as brakes, suspension, or emissions, and verify if the failure was resolved.