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SA10 USL

2010 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,662 mi
Last recorded85,662 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 Mini First56,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 USL
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 85,662 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 85,661 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 75,276 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 66,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 66,098 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 62,203 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 62,199 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,109 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 59,059 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 53,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi split (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 48,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,533 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,174 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 31,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 23,719 miles

top strut mounts starting to split

Fail 12 Sep 2012 16,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,015 miles

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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SA10 USL is a 2010 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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 SA10 USL, 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.

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What year was SA10 USL registered?

SA10 USL is a 2010 Mini First, first registered on 11 March 2010.

Is SA10 USL safe to buy?

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