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SW59 GZY

2010 Mini Cooper

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,184 mi
Last recorded134,184 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper57,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 GZY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 134,184 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 127,786 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 127,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 122,578 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 122,577 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 118,150 miles

Nearside Front spot lamp inop

Offside Front spot lamp damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2023 118,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spot lamp inop

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front spot lamp damaged

coolant pipe insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2022 114,385 miles

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

Nearside Front spot light inop

Fail 26 Feb 2022 114,303 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front spot light inop

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 110,245 miles

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

Nearside Front spot light inop

Offside Front spot light damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing abnormally (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2021 110,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front spot light inop

Offside Front spot light damaged

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing abnormally (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2020 104,136 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 94,382 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 84,363 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 84,363 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 84,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 79,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 79,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 69,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bulb poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges at 3mm

Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 46,735 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 46,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 37,922 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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SW59 GZY is a 2010 Mini Cooper in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2010 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 57,217 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SW59 GZY is a 2010 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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