2013 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SW13 USY

This 2013 MINI has covered roughly 112,929 miles, averaging about 8,687 miles per year. This is typical for a vehicle of its age, suggesting regular use rather than long periods of sitting or excessive heavy driving. The most recent MOT from January 2026 shows a pass, but it followed a failure on the same day. The failure points to several issues: both front tyres being worn close to the legal limit, a headlamp aim issue, and a malfunction with the Engine Management Light (MIL). There is a recurring pattern regarding tyre maintenance. In January 2024, the car failed due to a cracked and worn offside front tyre, and the most recent failure in January 2026 involved both front tyres being worn on the edges. This suggests a potential issue with wheel alignment or a tendency for the owner to neglect consumable replacements until they reach the legal limit. The vehicle's condition trend appears to be worsening. While the 2025 MOT was completely clean, the 2026 inspection revealed multiple defects, including the engine warning light issue. An inoperative or malfunctioning MIL is a significant concern as it can mask more serious underlying engine faults.