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VK10 DFV

2010 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,843 mi
Last recorded119,843 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper57,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 DFV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 119,843 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 117,062 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 114,935 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 114,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected siezed (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 112,825 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 107,476 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 107,343 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 99,983 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 93,328 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 93,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,842 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 76,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

both rear tyres aged and cracking severly recommend replacement (2010) tyres

fuel filler cap strap perished

Pass 20 Aug 2016 61,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 51,651 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 40,810 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 26 Sep 2013 27,159 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VK10 DFV is a 2010 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was VK10 DFV registered?

VK10 DFV is a 2010 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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