2017 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MINI
- Year
- 2017
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1496 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 3 February 2027 (233 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 34,699 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 73/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2017 Mini has 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 34,699 miles. The recent January 2026 MOT failure for brake pads, immediately followed by a pass, indicates a borderline pass that warrants careful verification.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 9,267 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.
Things to check
- Jan 2026 MOT failure for 'Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin' (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) immediately before a pass.
- Recurring advisories on tyres (Jun 2023) and lights (May 2021) across multiple tests.
- Engine/Oil major failure in Jun 2023, though no details are provided in the MOT record.
- Recent Jan 2026 MOT advisory for 'Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin' suggests immediate attention is needed.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until February 2027, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 9,267 miles/year, indicating genuine usage.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | PASS | 34,699 mi | None recorded |
| May 2021 | FAIL | 45,413 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn outer edge
|
| May 2021 | PASS | 45,413 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn outer edge
|
| May 2022 | PASS | 55,433 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 63,985 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Nail in tyre ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jun 2024 | PASS | 73,719 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 79,106 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2026 | FAIL | 83,817 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 83,817 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
About this page
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