2010 MINI 1.6L Diesel · YC60 XCD

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 5 November 2025 at 68,679 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks two consecutive years of advisory-free tests, suggesting any minor issues flagged in earlier years have been addressed. The overall roadworthiness status is sound based on the DVSA record alone. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2010 vehicle, averaging roughly 4,292 miles per year. Between November 2024 and November 2025 the car covered just 2,147 miles, and the prior twelve-month interval added 2,566 miles. This pattern indicates light, consistent use rather than long periods of standing, which reduces concerns about seized components or perished rubber from prolonged inactivity. The record is clean and consistent, with no gaps or sudden jumps in recorded mileage. A buyer should still inspect the front suspension components in person. In November 2022 the tester flagged a worn Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush, and while that did not recur in subsequent tests, it points to a component that may have been replaced or may have settled. Check for uneven tyre wear on the nearside front, given the advisory recorded in November 2023 for tread wear close to the legal limit and edge wear. That tyre wear pattern can indicate tracking, alignment, or suspension geometry issues that may have recurred since the last test. Underneath, examine the subframes, sills, and brake lines for corrosion, as structural rust is a known risk on MINIs of this era regardless of mileage. The braking system deserves close attention too; verify that the discs, pads, and calipers are free from uneven wear or binding, since no recent advisories does not guarantee components have not deteriorated since November 2025. A short road test over varied surfaces will confirm whether the suspension remains tight and free of knocks or clunks.