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EM08 NOV

2010 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,991 mi
Last recorded129,991 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper57,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM08 NOV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 129,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 124,245 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 113,844 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 102,662 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 102,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 95,162 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 88,588 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 88,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 85,418 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 75,841 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 75,841 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,549 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 50,134 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,472 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,424 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 36,424 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 29,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have cuts to sidwalls but cords not exposed

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,671 miles

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

front Brake disc(s) wearing thin

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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EM08 NOV is a 2010 Mini Cooper 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 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 EM08 NOV registered?

EM08 NOV is a 2010 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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