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GL10 VUK

2010 Mini Cooper Graphite

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,496 mi
Last recorded72,496 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper Graphite54,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 VUK
MakeMini
ModelCooper Graphite
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 72,496 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 71,259 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 28 May 2025 71,258 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EML on (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 30 May 2024 69,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe mounted D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle on inner edge of wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking starting to perish on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle on inner edge of wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking starting to perish on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 67,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking/perishing on sidewalls of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slightly buckled on inside edge of wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking/perishing on sidewalls of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 67,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking/perishing on sidewalls of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slightly buckled on inside edge of wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking/perishing on sidewalls of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 65,861 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge of wheel rim, slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,420 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Micro cracks/perishing starting on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 63,331 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 63,331 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 57,729 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2018 52,112 miles

slight wear and lip front brake discs

Pass 3 Jun 2017 48,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 4 Jun 2016 42,775 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 37,482 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 32,361 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 28,640 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Graphite?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
4,373
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
brake binding 4
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GL10 VUK is a 2010 Mini Cooper Graphite in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Mini Cooper Graphite models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 54,946 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 Cooper Graphite fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL10 VUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GL10 VUK registered?

GL10 VUK is a 2010 Mini Cooper Graphite, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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