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FP10 VGA

2010 Mini Cooper Graphite

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,441 mi
Last recorded114,441 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper Graphite54,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP10 VGA
MakeMini
ModelCooper Graphite
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 114,441 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 96,699 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 96,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,907 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 76,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 62,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake pads getting low

under covers fitted / n/s/r tyre perishing / slight damage to o/s/r wheel inner rim

Pass 29 Sep 2021 61,220 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 60,236 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 59,486 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 59,486 miles

Central Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 51,013 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 42,115 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 41,386 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 38,991 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,607 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,580 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 10,411 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Graphite?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
4,373
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
brake binding 4
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FP10 VGA is a 2010 Mini Cooper Graphite in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Mini Cooper Graphite models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 54,946 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 Cooper Graphite fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP10 VGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FP10 VGA registered?

FP10 VGA is a 2010 Mini Cooper Graphite, first registered on 18 May 2010.

Is FP10 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP10 VGA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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