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LY59 KVO

2010 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,375 mi
Last recorded78,375 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper S Auto43,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 KVO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 78,375 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 78,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2024 74,398 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,762 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 69,326 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,346 miles

both rear tyres have uneven tread wear to the inner edges

Fail 26 Nov 2021 61,346 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres have uneven tread wear to the inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2020 55,194 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 48,920 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 47,870 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,240 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 46,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,343 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,776 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,274 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 33,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both wipers split but still clearing screen effectively

Fail 4 Apr 2014 21,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both wipers split but still clearing screen effectively

Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,866 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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LY59 KVO is a 2010 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black 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 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 43,460 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY59 KVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LY59 KVO registered?

LY59 KVO is a 2010 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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