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VE10 JPY

2010 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,905 mi
Last recorded136,905 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper D76,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 JPY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 136,905 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 136,883 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 1.69 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 134,719 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 134,685 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 131,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 131,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 130,131 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 130,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 125,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts in tread advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded top coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts in tread advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 115,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 110,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 106,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 106,301 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad wear warning wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper stop light not working

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 100,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 11 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65-15 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 94,640 miles

Offside Front 175-65-15 tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

injector blow

Fail 30 Oct 2017 94,640 miles

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

Offside Front 175-65-15 tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper stop light out

Offside Upper tail light out

injector blow

Pass 4 Jan 2017 88,855 miles

Nearside Front 175-65-15 tyre worn out on edge

Pass 18 Dec 2015 79,072 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 79,072 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 68,082 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 56,393 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VE10 JPY is a 2010 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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 VE10 JPY, 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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VE10 JPY is a 2010 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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