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L1 VUS

2010 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,402 mi
Last recorded96,402 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R57)55,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 VUS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 96,402 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 92,060 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 90,195 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 84,594 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 77,401 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 68,930 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))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 64,373 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))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 64,373 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 60,568 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 55,070 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 May 2016 48,083 miles

Nearside Rear unable to test nsr seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 41,318 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 33,613 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 24,842 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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L1 VUS is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L1 VUS, 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 L1 VUS registered?

L1 VUS is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 4 June 2010.

Is L1 VUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 VUS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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