BT57 UUJ

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
BLUE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 20 December 2025
Last recorded mileage
16,798 mi

AI verdict AVOID 46/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 16,798 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2025-12-20, which is a critical red flag.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage averaging 4,531 miles/year, with a significant drop in usage from 2019 onwards, raising odometer fraud concerns.

Things to check

  • MOT status 'Not valid' with expiry 2025-12-20 — critical for road legality.
  • Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre defect recorded in Aug 2018.
  • Recurring major failures in emissions (4 times), lights (6 times), and suspension (2 times).
  • Major failure for Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle in Dec 2025.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures

Mileage history

Nov 2010: 16,798 mi PASSNov 2011: 22,190 mi PASSOct 2012: 27,181 mi PASSNov 2013: 33,096 mi PASSNov 2014: 38,342 mi PASSNov 2014: 38,342 mi FAILNov 2015: 43,651 mi PASSAug 2016: 44,459 mi PASSAug 2017: 54,575 mi FAILAug 2017: 54,576 mi PASSAug 2018: 64,948 mi FAILAug 2018: 64,950 mi PASSAug 2019: 68,039 mi PASSJul 2020: 74,843 mi FAILJul 2020: 74,850 mi PASSNov 2021: 77,932 mi PASSNov 2022: 79,790 mi PASSDec 2023: 82,350 mi PASSDec 2024: 84,114 mi PASSDec 2025: 85,966 mi FAIL86k51k17kNov 2010Dec 2025

MOT test history — 15/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2010 PASS 16,798 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nov 2011 PASS 22,190 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oct 2012 PASS 27,181 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED brake warning light on.
Nov 2013 PASS 33,096 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
USER ENTERED o/s/r tyre flat spots
USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre wearing on edges
Nov 2014 PASS 38,342 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nov 2014 FAIL 38,342 mi
PRS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nov 2015 PASS 43,651 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 PASS 44,459 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 FAIL 54,575 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Aug 2017 PASS 54,576 mi
ADVISORY Rear brake discs slightly corroded
Aug 2018 FAIL 64,948 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2018 PASS 64,950 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 PASS 68,039 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 FAIL 74,843 mi
MAJOR Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Emissions not tested Excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Jul 2020 PASS 74,850 mi None recorded
Nov 2021 PASS 77,932 mi None recorded
Nov 2022 PASS 79,790 mi
MINOR Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Dec 2023 PASS 82,350 mi
MINOR Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Dec 2024 PASS 84,114 mi
ADVISORY Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MINOR Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished within the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished within the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Dec 2025 FAIL 85,966 mi
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both indicators stay on when side lights are on (4.4.3 (b))
MAJOR Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both flashing white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))
MINOR Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute ALL (4.4.4 (a))
MAJOR Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective RUBBER RING BROKEN AWAY IN PLACES (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TOP GAITER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY SMELL OF BURNING OIL DUE TO OIL LEAK

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