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VN10 KPA

2010 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,048 mi
Last recorded171,048 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper57,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 KPA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 171,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 171,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 167,585 miles

exhaust fumes in engine compartment injector not sealing

slight oil leak from engine

wear in steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2022

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

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not switching off (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not switching off (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front fog lamps not working

battery defective

electric windows not opening

exhaust fumes in engine compartment injector not sealing

reverse lights not working

slight oil leak from engine

tpm warning lamp illuminated

wear in steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2021 163,863 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 162,898 miles

emissions to clean to read

under body covered

Pass 5 Mar 2019 157,339 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 149,120 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 149,035 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 144,291 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 140,054 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 133,241 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 116,618 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,387 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 95,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VN10 KPA is a 2010 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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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VN10 KPA is a 2010 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 May 2010.

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