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K29 JLS

2010 Mini Mini (R57)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,690 mi
Last recorded70,690 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R57)55,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 JLS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 70,690 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 70,690 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 68,725 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion nearside rear brake disc

Fail 31 Jul 2025 68,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Slight corrosion nearside rear brake disc

Pass 22 Jul 2024 67,004 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 67,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 63,997 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 62,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

osf inner steering joint boot deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,339 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 58,299 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding when vehicle jacked and wheel rotated (1.2.1 (f))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction item removed from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear disc pad wear sensor not connected to offside rear inner disc pad - disc pads visibly look new - remedial action advised

Pass 20 Jul 2020 57,371 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 57,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 54,723 miles

Rear direction indicators becoming discoloured

Pass 21 Sep 2018 50,278 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,318 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,293 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 43,885 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 39,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 Sep 2014 33,325 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 33,226 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 25,018 miles

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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K29 JLS is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K29 JLS, 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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What year was K29 JLS registered?

K29 JLS is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 2 March 2010.

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