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AB10 SAM

2010 Mini Mini (R60)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,781 mi
Last recorded135,781 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R60)61,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB10 SAM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 135,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 128,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 121,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 121,927 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 112,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 104,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 98,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 91,669 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 82,356 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a small cut to tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 60,686 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2016 60,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,671 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2014 39,471 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 28,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 28,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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AB10 SAM is a 2010 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 61,737 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB10 SAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 16 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AB10 SAM is a 2010 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 November 2010.

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