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CA05 CAS

2010 Mini Mini (R57)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,256 mi
Last recorded85,256 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R57)55,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 CAS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 85,256 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear roll bar bushes worn

Fail 3 Dec 2025 85,256 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear roll bar bushes worn

Pass 3 Dec 2024 76,747 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 76,747 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 69,011 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 66,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 23 Nov 2021 62,554 miles

rear brake discs corroded & worn badly

slight oil weep from n/s/f shock absorber

slight play in rear roll bar links

Pass 10 Dec 2020 59,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 45,871 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 33,830 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 21,564 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 21,564 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 19,616 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 17,350 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 13,842 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 10,539 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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CA05 CAS is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA05 CAS, 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 CA05 CAS registered?

CA05 CAS is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 29 October 2010.

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