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EA10 XER

2010 Mini First

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,925 mi
Last recorded83,925 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini First56,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 XER
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 83,925 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 73,881 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 73,881 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 61,673 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 53,743 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

tested wet

Pass 31 Dec 2021 42,222 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 30,506 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 19,149 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 8,899 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 8,585 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 7,831 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 7,035 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 6,298 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 5,483 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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EA10 XER is a 2010 Mini First in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2010 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 56,976 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA10 XER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA10 XER?

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What year was EA10 XER registered?

EA10 XER is a 2010 Mini First, first registered on 24 May 2010.

Is EA10 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA10 XER shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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