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EK10 PDZ

2010 Mini First

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,189 mi
Last recorded66,189 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini First56,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 PDZ
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 66,189 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 63,914 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 63,172 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 62,860 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 61,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front pads low

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 57,375 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 57,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 52,265 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 41,891 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 41,595 miles

Offside front offside rear and nearside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 29 Dec 2017 41,595 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front offside rear and nearside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,957 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,330 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 15,774 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 15,769 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 11,725 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 11,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EK10 PDZ is a 2010 Mini First in Black 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 First models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 56,976 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK10 PDZ, 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.

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What year was EK10 PDZ registered?

EK10 PDZ is a 2010 Mini First, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is EK10 PDZ safe to buy?

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