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GJ10 YAA

2010 Mini Mini (R57)

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,085 mi
Last recorded119,085 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R57)55,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 YAA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2026 119,085 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2025 117,079 miles

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

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

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 16 Jan 2024 113,285 miles

Nearside Front GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted ALLOY WHEEL HAS DAMAGE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR RUBBER BUSH ON SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE SIDE WALL HAS DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 113,285 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted ALLOY WHEEL HAS DAMAGE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR RUBBER BUSH ON SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE SIDE WALL HAS DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 106,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 106,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 99,207 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 91,990 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 72,990 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 71,461 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 69,839 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,189 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,307 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 59,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 50,994 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 41,859 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 39,119 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 30,884 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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GJ10 YAA is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57) in Brown 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 Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 55,108 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 Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ10 YAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ10 YAA is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 25 March 2010.

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