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BA57 EST

2010 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,095 mi
Last recorded90,095 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R57)55,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA57 EST
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 90,095 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 80,807 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 73,587 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 73,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 68,741 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 66,674 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 66,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,961 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 64,961 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 60,020 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 54,088 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,416 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 43,165 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 43,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 40,751 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 36,099 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,117 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,681 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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BA57 EST is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 55,108 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 (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BA57 EST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BA57 EST registered?

BA57 EST is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 17 June 2010.

Is BA57 EST safe to buy?

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