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S400 SEM

2010 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,297 mi
Last recorded146,297 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R57)55,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 SEM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 146,297 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 142,276 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 137,747 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 126,560 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 117,796 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 117,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,889 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 111,889 miles

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 102,986 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 102,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 92,706 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Under shields fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 10 Sep 2018 92,706 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Under shields fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,957 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre treads worn smooth on the inside edges

offside rear tyre tread low on the inside edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 57,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre treads worn smoothe on the inside edges

Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,926 miles

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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S400 SEM is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S400 SEM, 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 S400 SEM registered?

S400 SEM is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is S400 SEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S400 SEM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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