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LV10 XPE

2010 Mini Cooper Graphite

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,319 mi
Last recorded110,319 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper Graphite54,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 XPE
MakeMini
ModelCooper Graphite
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 110,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 104,214 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 104,214 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 99,294 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 90,156 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 90,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 71,289 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 65,780 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 57,165 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,733 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 49,734 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 49,734 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 43,429 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,192 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 35,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 25,557 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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LV10 XPE is a 2010 Mini Cooper Graphite in Grey 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 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 LV10 XPE, 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 LV10 XPE registered?

LV10 XPE is a 2010 Mini Cooper Graphite, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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