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RE10 LEF

2010 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,824 mi
Last recorded76,824 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini First56,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE10 LEF
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 76,824 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 76,824 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 61,924 miles

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

suspension corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2022 48,905 miles

rear pads low

Fail 19 Nov 2022 48,905 miles

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

rear pads low

Pass 12 Nov 2021 42,384 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 34,640 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 29,945 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 17 May 2018 26,815 miles

Front Brake pads starting to get low

Front Tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Rear Tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 11 May 2017 22,822 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 19,056 miles

All tyres cracking on outer edges

Nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 May 2015 14,488 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 11,049 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 7,565 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 7,565 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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RE10 LEF is a 2010 Mini First in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2010 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 56,976 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE10 LEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE10 LEF registered?

RE10 LEF is a 2010 Mini First, first registered on 19 May 2010.

Is RE10 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE10 LEF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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