2010 MINI 1.6L Petrol · YC10 HHB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass on June 9, 2025 at 84,377 miles. The maintenance trend shows a recent improvement after a significant mechanical failure just five days prior. Specifically, at 84,368 miles, the car failed due to blue smoke during acceleration and high carbon monoxide levels, which indicate oil consumption or poor combustion issues. The fact that the vehicle passed the retest immediately suggests the owner addressed these serious engine-related emission faults immediately. At 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 84,377 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,274 miles per year. The data shows periods of low activity, with only 5,478 miles covered between February 2023 and May 2024, and another 1,823 miles between May 2024 and June 2025. This low usage suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown rather than mechanical wear from distance. A buyer must inspect the engine thoroughly to ensure the blue smoke noted in June 2025 is fully resolved and not indicative of a failing piston ring or valve stem seal. The history also highlights recurring issues with tyres, including a perished nearside rear tyre in 2024 and a scuffed front sidewall in 2023. Given the age and low mileage, a physical inspection should check for dry rot tyres, perished suspension bushes, and corrosion on the brake discs, as these are common failure points on older vehicles that are used infrequently.