BN57 VAO

2007 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MINI
Year
2007
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
20 April 2027 (310 days away)
Last recorded mileage
12,041 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 53/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2007 Mini has 23 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 12,041 miles. While recent tests have passed, the underlying wear and potential for future costs warrant careful consideration.

The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging only 5,414 miles per year, with a significant 19-month gap in 2021 and a 4-year period (2020-2022) of very low mileage.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension advisories (Oct 2020, Apr 2024, May 2025) and failures (Jan 2022, Apr 2024) suggest ongoing wear.
  • Three major emissions failures (Oct 2020, Jan 2022, Apr 2024) and advisories (Oct 2020, Jan 2022) indicate a persistent issue.
  • A DANGEROUS brake failure (May 2025) and recurring brake advisories (Nov 2019, Dec 2019, Feb 2022) point to a history of brake system neglect.
  • The 19-year-old vehicle with very low mileage (5,414 mi/yr) means significant accumulated wear and potential for age-related issues.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until April 2027, indicating current roadworthiness and recent safety checks.
  • No mileage discrepancies or signs of odometer fraud detected in the MOT history.
  • All past failures and advisories were addressed and passed on subsequent retests, showing responsive ownership.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) confirms a high standard of safety for this model.

Mileage history

Sep 2010: 12,041 mi PASSSep 2010: 12,041 mi FAILSep 2011: 21,079 mi PASSSep 2012: 31,876 mi PASSSep 2013: 44,211 mi PASSSep 2014: 54,459 mi FAILSep 2014: 54,459 mi PASSFeb 2016: 64,539 mi FAILFeb 2016: 64,539 mi PASSJan 2017: 69,271 mi PASSJan 2018: 74,870 mi FAILJan 2018: 74,870 mi PASSNov 2018: 82,462 mi PASSNov 2019: 85,112 mi FAILDec 2019: 85,202 mi PASSOct 2020: 86,863 mi PASSJan 2022: 95,836 mi FAILFeb 2022: 95,836 mi PASSApr 2024: 100,067 mi FAILMay 2024: 100,077 mi PASSMay 2025: 102,565 mi PASSApr 2026: 104,576 mi PASS105k58k12kSep 2010Apr 2026

MOT test history — 16/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2010 PASS 12,041 mi
USER ENTERED small cut in o/s/f sidewall not to cords
USER ENTERED n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing uneven
Sep 2010 FAIL 12,041 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
USER ENTERED small cut in o/s/f sidewall not to cords
USER ENTERED n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing uneven
Sep 2011 PASS 21,079 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sep 2012 PASS 31,876 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sep 2013 PASS 44,211 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 FAIL 54,459 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
USER ENTERED rear silencer box outer casing corroded
Sep 2014 PASS 54,459 mi
USER ENTERED rear silencer box outer casing corroded
Feb 2016 FAIL 64,539 mi
ADVISORY Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Feb 2016 PASS 64,539 mi
ADVISORY Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jan 2017 PASS 69,271 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 FAIL 74,870 mi
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Jan 2018 PASS 74,870 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 PASS 82,462 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 FAIL 85,112 mi
MAJOR Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY fuel cap seal is deteriorated
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dec 2019 PASS 85,202 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY fuel cap seal is deteriorated
Oct 2020 PASS 86,863 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY fuel cap seal is deteriorated
Jan 2022 FAIL 95,836 mi
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Feb 2022 PASS 95,836 mi None recorded
Jun 2023 PASS — None recorded
Apr 2024 FAIL 100,067 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
May 2024 PASS 100,077 mi None recorded
May 2025 PASS 102,565 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Apr 2026 PASS 104,576 mi None recorded

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