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SA10 MKL

2010 Mini Mini (R57)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,382 mi
Last recorded71,382 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R57)55,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 MKL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 71,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 63,352 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 57,292 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components have surface rust

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 57,292 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components have surface rust

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 56,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 55,709 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 54,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 54,203 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 48,518 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 48,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,434 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 42,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 38,758 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 32,560 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 14 May 2015 21,738 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 21,738 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 May 2014 13,122 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 5,192 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SA10 MKL is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SA10 MKL, 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 SA10 MKL registered?

SA10 MKL is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 10 March 2010.

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