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FV05 FCV

2010 Mini First

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,093 mi
Last recorded92,093 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini First56,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 FCV
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 92,093 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 89,789 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 82,266 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 82,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 63,564 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front oil filler cap has replaced by washer cap

Front water leak from washer pipes

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides ( 175/65/15 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 63,564 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front oil filler cap has replaced by washer cap

Front water leak from washer pipes

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides ( 175/65/15 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 57,834 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 52,524 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 52,524 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 45,410 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,715 miles

Front tyres cracking and worn close to limit

Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 37,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,698 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 27,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,020 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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FV05 FCV is a 2010 Mini First in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV05 FCV, 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 FV05 FCV registered?

FV05 FCV is a 2010 Mini First, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is FV05 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 FCV shows 16 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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