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NJ10 VZE

2010 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,833 mi
Last recorded63,833 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper57,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ10 VZE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 63,833 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 63,680 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 51,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 51,790 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 47,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 47,934 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 42,614 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 38,590 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 37,308 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitting

Fail 20 Nov 2020 37,308 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitting

Pass 30 Aug 2019 34,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 34,179 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to fully inspect wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Unable to fully inspect wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 30,886 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 30,886 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 27,156 miles

covers and/or undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 27,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault pressure low. (4.1.D.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

covers and/or undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,334 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 21,884 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 17,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 13,141 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 10,047 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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NJ10 VZE is a 2010 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 57,217 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NJ10 VZE is a 2010 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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