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YG10 HZE

2010 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,269 mi
Last recorded142,269 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R57)55,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG10 HZE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 142,269 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling up under sheathing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along with suspension arms becoming corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also along with connected suspension arms all becoming corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 139,088 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 139,088 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 135,792 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 135,792 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 133,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 133,193 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 130,824 miles

Nearside Rear slight accident damage

Pass 17 Feb 2021 128,096 miles

Nearside Rear slight accident damage

Fail 16 Feb 2021 128,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear slight accident damage

Pass 10 Feb 2020 126,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shocker absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 122,146 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 116,056 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 111,541 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 95,184 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,149 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,294 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,405 miles

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)

front wiper blades rubber split on ends

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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YG10 HZE is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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 YG10 HZE, 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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What year was YG10 HZE registered?

YG10 HZE is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 17 March 2010.

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