2015 MINI ONE 1.2L Petrol · PE15 RZV

The 2015 MINI One presents a clean and stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 22 April 2026 at 28,598 miles returning a completely defect-free pass. The maintenance trend is firmly stable and, by the evidence of the last three consecutive tests, improving. The vehicle has moved from a pass with advisories in 2022 to three successive clean sheets, suggesting the previous keeper addressed the tyre wear issues and has maintained the car to a consistent standard since. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,600 miles per year. The annual increments between tests show steady, light use: 1,392 miles between April 2025 and April 2026, 1,603 miles between May 2024 and April 2025, and 2,826 miles between May 2023 and May 2024. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would indicate the car has been sitting unused for extended periods or that the mileage has been tampered with. The record is clean and consistent. The only advisory on file dates back to the 10 May 2022 test at 20,898 miles, when the tester flagged both the nearside and offside front tyres as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. This pattern of uneven wear, now resolved, historically pointed to potential tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or incorrect front wheel geometry. Given the low mileage and the clean subsequent tests, the issue appears to have been corrected, likely through tyre replacement and a basic alignment check. A buyer should still verify the condition of the current tyres and have the front suspension and tracking inspected to confirm no underlying wear persists. Despite the clean MOT history, the low annual mileage warrants a careful physical inspection of components that deteriorate with age and lack of use rather than mileage alone. A buyer should examine the underside for corrosion on brake lines, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as short-trip driving accelerates moisture-related rust. The condition of the brake discs and calipers should be checked for surface corrosion and binding, which can develop on a vehicle that covers fewer than 1,500 miles annually. An engine oil and coolant inspection will confirm whether service intervals have been maintained on time rather than by mileage, as long service gaps can cause sludge build-up and cooling system deterioration in a lightly used engine.