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YK10 KXY

2010 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,777 mi
Last recorded85,777 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R57)55,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 KXY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 85,777 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 83,548 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,764 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 77,942 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2022 77,942 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2021 75,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2020 73,139 miles

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2019 71,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 71,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 68,968 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 64,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,764 miles

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

Front both sides tyres have cut in sidewalls

Rear both sides have cracks in tread

Fail 23 Jan 2017 56,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front both sides tyres have cut in sidewalls

Rear both sides have cracks in tread

Pass 26 Jan 2016 49,755 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,518 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,838 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 20,874 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

srs warning light on dash

tyre presure warning light on dash

Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,874 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

srs warning light on dash

tyre presure warning light on dash

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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YK10 KXY is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YK10 KXY, 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 YK10 KXY registered?

YK10 KXY is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 12 March 2010.

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