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S3 FTA

2010 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests31 (27 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.1%

Mileage

89,062 mi
Last recorded89,062 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper D76,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 FTA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

27 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 89,062 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 149,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 149,501 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 80,421 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 141,354 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 72,151 miles

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

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 72,116 miles

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

Front Top mounts play both sides

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 136,669 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 70,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 130,775 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))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 68,483 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 126,664 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))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 66,309 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 120,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 65,231 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 113,116 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 63,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to see brake fluid level.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 108,623 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 61,074 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 108,617 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,766 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 58,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 58,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,658 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 47,994 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 89,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2014 36,652 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,018 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 22,534 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 54,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,627 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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S3 FTA is a 2010 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.1%.

Across all 2010 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 76,628 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S3 FTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S3 FTA registered?

S3 FTA is a 2010 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 17 December 2010.

Is S3 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 FTA shows 31 tests with a 87.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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