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L18 VNC

2010 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,477 mi
Last recorded62,477 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper S51,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 VNC
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 62,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 57,986 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 57,985 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 55,848 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light is on.

Pass 16 Mar 2022 52,263 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake: slightly lagging in operation

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop: ns (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components

road wheel/s slightly damaged

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 20 Mar 2021 50,373 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 43,656 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre *** ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated *** (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear pad wear indicator not connected / located

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

TPM light on ***

front wipers slightly smearing

minor corrosion to some underbody components

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,929 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 28 Mar 2018 38,899 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate delaminated front and rear (6.3.1d)

registration plate faded front and rear (6.3.1d)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete front and rear (6.3.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,943 miles

All 4 wheels kerb damaged.

All tyres kerb damaged.

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear bumper damaged.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Start to (6.3.1d)

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 16 Mar 2016 27,824 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear bumper damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2016 27,811 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2015 21,840 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,247 miles

n/s/f tyre near to wear limit

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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L18 VNC is a 2010 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2010 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 51,414 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 16 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L18 VNC is a 2010 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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