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VK10 FLJ

2010 Mini Mini (R57)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,176 mi
Last recorded98,176 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R57)55,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 FLJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2025 98,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured X2 Cracks in rim + Distorted Rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 91,289 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2024 91,126 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front losing their colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 82,201 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 74,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 66,535 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 66,535 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 62,349 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 61,034 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,199 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 56,369 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,336 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,605 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 49,941 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

front wipers split

rear discs corroded and lipped

Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,532 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,615 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,255 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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VK10 FLJ is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57) 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 Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 55,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK10 FLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK10 FLJ is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 26 March 2010.

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