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VN10 BUA

2010 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,139 mi
Last recorded68,139 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper Auto39,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 BUA
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 68,139 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 67,966 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 67,966 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 67,560 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 66,890 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 54,561 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 40,925 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 29,193 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 29,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 18,779 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 13,343 miles

All tyres cracking and perished on outer/inner walls

Pass 31 May 2016 12,107 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 10,904 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 9,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 9,348 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 7,695 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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VN10 BUA is a 2010 Mini Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 39,419 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN10 BUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was VN10 BUA registered?

VN10 BUA is a 2010 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 2 June 2010.

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