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YH10 OEA

2010 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,308 mi
Last recorded134,308 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R57)55,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 OEA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 134,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective From flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both suspention arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle buhses slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 134,307 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective From flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both suspention arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle buhses slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 130,767 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteraited

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 130,767 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteraited

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 126,908 miles

Front Exhaust flexi slightly worn

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 122,511 miles

Front Both top mount bushes slightly deteriated O/S N/S

Front Front both O/S and N/S anti roll bar d-bushes worn

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 115,783 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both N/s and O/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/s and O/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both N/s and O/s (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 109,072 miles

Front Exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 106,548 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 93,505 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 93,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 77,930 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,597 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,780 miles

both front tyres cracking on inner edge

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,049 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Apr 2013 26,630 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2013 26,630 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres worn on edges

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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YH10 OEA is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57) in Red 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 YH10 OEA, 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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YH10 OEA is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 6 April 2010.

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