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DFZ 5161

2010 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,007 mi
Last recorded93,007 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper57,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 5161
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 93,007 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 90,854 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 89,865 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 85,660 miles

Plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 3 Mar 2023 85,537 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 84,086 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside front shock top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 21 May 2021 81,918 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 81,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres tread distorting

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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DFZ 5161 is a 2010 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 57,217 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DFZ 5161 registered?

DFZ 5161 is a 2010 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 August 2010.

Is DFZ 5161 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 5161 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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