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SA10 YFD

2010 Mini First

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

225,256 mi
Last recorded225,256 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini First56,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 YFD
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 225,256 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRUT TOP MOUNT S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 225,256 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2024 223,380 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 223,380 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 216,177 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 211,123 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 211,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 196,208 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 196,208 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 180,130 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 180,130 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 168,942 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 149,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 149,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 135,063 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 135,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 92,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YFD is a 2010 Mini First in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YFD, 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 YFD registered?

SA10 YFD is a 2010 Mini First, first registered on 30 August 2010.

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