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DFZ 8970

2010 Mini One

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,567 mi
Last recorded92,567 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini One56,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 8970
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 92,567 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 92,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 91,393 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 89,271 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 86,770 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 84,140 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 80,560 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 77,862 miles

blow on exhaust flexy pipe.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 68,167 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 56,680 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,825 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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DFZ 8970 is a 2010 Mini One in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2010 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 56,490 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was DFZ 8970 registered?

DFZ 8970 is a 2010 Mini One, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is DFZ 8970 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 8970 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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