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RE10 MZU

2010 Mini Mini (R57)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,490 mi
Last recorded94,490 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R57)55,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE10 MZU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 94,490 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 94,488 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 May 2025 93,340 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 88,413 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 82,542 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 78,025 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 78,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 73,843 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 58,408 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 58,408 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 58,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,770 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 54,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 48,192 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 42,434 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,212 miles

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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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RE10 MZU is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE10 MZU, 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 RE10 MZU registered?

RE10 MZU is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 14 May 2010.

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