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YC10 XXU

2010 Mini First

Cream Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,314 mi
Last recorded54,314 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini First56,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 XXU
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2010
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 54,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 54,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 49,663 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 49,663 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2023 45,282 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 45,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flixi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 42,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 38,591 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 35,951 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 31,888 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 27,843 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 27,745 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 23,358 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 19,692 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 15,983 miles

rear discs on inner surface corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 12,250 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 9,619 miles

slight oil leak

tail gate will only open with remote

Fail 26 Apr 2013 9,619 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight oil leak

tail gate will only open with remote

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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YC10 XXU is a 2010 Mini First in Cream with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 56,976 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC10 XXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC10 XXU registered?

YC10 XXU is a 2010 Mini First, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is YC10 XXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC10 XXU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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