2018 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MINI
- Year
- 2018
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1499 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 23 August 2026 (70 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 26,355 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 72/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2018 Mini has 6 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 26,355 miles. The low annual mileage (5,063 miles/yr) is a major red flag for a 2018 vehicle.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 5,063 miles per year since registration in January 2018, which is a major concern for a 2018 car.
Things to check
- Extremely low annual mileage (5,063 miles/yr) for a 2018 vehicle, suggesting prolonged inactivity.
- 2022-07-27: Offside Rear Tyre failed MOT for tread depth below 1.6mm, indicating a safety-critical defect.
- 2023-08-17: Nearside Front Tyre advisory for slight damage to side wall, a recurring issue.
- Head gasket and timing chain failures are documented in the community knowledge for this model, posing significant future repair costs.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
- Valid MOT until 2026-08-23, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No mileage discrepancies or fraud detected in the MOT history.
- Single failure in 6 tests, with immediate retest and pass on 2022-07-27.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/6 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 26,355 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | FAIL | 31,220 mi |
PRS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 31,220 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 33,096 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 34,826 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 38,652 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BA18 AKX, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.