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V1 VCO

2010 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,986 mi
Last recorded86,986 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper D76,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 VCO
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 86,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2026 86,986 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 83,706 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))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 80,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 76,380 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 71,842 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 67,409 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top rubber mount cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 60,480 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 60,480 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 53,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 46,140 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked and degraded, advise replacing.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,264 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 31,638 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 25,874 miles

Engine covers fitted restricting view to some components

Undertrays fitted restricting view to some components

Pass 16 Aug 2014 19,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2013 14,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 14,421 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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V1 VCO is a 2010 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 76,628 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V1 VCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 16 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V1 VCO is a 2010 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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