2010 MINI 1.4L Petrol · MK10 AAY
2010 MINI (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2010. Recorded mileage 105,869 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2010
- Engine
- 1364cc
MK10 AAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2025
- 105,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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MK10 AAY Mileage History
- 19/01/202391,979 mi
- 15/01/202499,291 mi+7,312 mi
- 05/02/202499,466 mi+175 mi
- 27/01/2025105,783 mi+6,317 mi
- 21/02/2025105,869 mi+86 mi
Average of roughly 6,641 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MK10 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mini Mini (MK10 AAY) between January 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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Our Verdict
This 2010 MINI Petrol is a high-risk pur
Budget for immediate replacements before purchase. The January 2025 MOT failure listed exhaust Lambda and CO readings outside limits — these are not minor cosmetic issues and may indicate a failing catalytic converter or oxygen sensor, repairs which commonly run £300-£800 on this generation of MINI. Both rear tyres were also flagged as stepped on the inner edge, which is a classic alignment or worn-bush symptom rather than simple tyre wear. Factor in £200-£400 for tyres, plus alignment checks.
Inspect the suspension components carefully. The offside front suspension arm bush has now appeared on two consecutive tests — a January 2025 failure and a February 2025 advisory — meaning it has not been resolved despite being flagged. On the R56 MINI platform, front control arm bushes are a known wear item and replacement typically costs £200-£350 per side at an independent garage. Ask the seller directly whether this repair has been carried out since the February 2025 test, and request paperwork to confirm.
Check the rear parking brake system flagged in the 2024 failure. The offside rear parking brake was inoperative and overall efficiency was below requirements — a common issue on MINIs of this age due to seized rear caliper mechanisms. A proper repair or caliper refurbishment can cost £250-£500. Verify the registration plate lamp, rear position lamp, and direction indicators have all been rectified, as multiple lighting defects appeared across both 2024 and 2025 tests.
Fuel economy for the 1.4-litre MINI petrol typically sits in the 45-50 mpg range on a combined cycle, though a 16-year-old example may deliver closer to 35-42 mpg depending on condition. Annual fuel costs at current UK prices and roughly 7,000 miles per year would be in the region of £1,400-£1,700. Road tax for a 1364cc petrol MINI registered in 2010 falls in the lower VED bands, likely costing £30-£165 per year depending on exact CO2 figures.
Insurance on a 2010 MINI 1.4 typically sits in groups 12-17, translating to roughly £450-£750 annually for an average UK driver. Routine maintenance is generally affordable, with MINI-specific servicing at independents costing £150-£250, although OEM parts at main dealers are pricier. Given the recent MOT failures, plan for £400-£700 of catch-up repairs in the first year of ownership.
Estimated annual running cost: £1,800-£2,400, factoring in fuel, tax, insurance, routine servicing and a reserve for the suspension and exhaust issues already flagged.
Start with the exhaust and emissions system. The January 2025 failure flagged both CO content after second fast idle exceeding default limits and Lambda readings outside specified limits — these are typically caused by a failing lambda sensor, worn catalytic converter, or air leak in the intake/exhaust. On a 2010 MINI with 105,000 miles, the catalytic converter is at or past typical end-of-life expectancy. A pre-purchase OBD diagnostic scan reading live sensor data is highly recommended, costing roughly £40-£60 at most garages.
Examine all four tyres for uneven wear patterns. Both 2024 and 2025 tests recorded inner-edge tyre wear on multiple corners — stepped inner edges in 2025 and smooth inner edges in 2024. This pattern strongly suggests worn suspension bushes, collapsed spring seats, or geometry issues rather than simple tyre age. Inspect the offside front lower wishbone bush by hand and check for play, as this has now been flagged on two consecutive tests without documented repair. Also check the rear brake calipers for free operation, given the 2024 parking brake failure.
Finally, walk around the vehicle checking all exterior lighting — the 2024 and 2025 tests both recorded issues with the offside rear position lamp having a multiple light source failure, plus a registration plate lamp failure and incorrect direction indicator colours in 2024. LED board failures on MINIs of this age are common but inexpensive to rectify. Inspect the windscreen for the stone chips referenced in advisories, and check the engine bay for the oil leak flagged in 2023 to ensure it has not worsened.
With 105,869 miles on the clock and first registered in March 2010, this red MINI is a 16-year-old petrol car showing significant wear. Two MOT failures in 2024 and 2025 — combined with persistent advisories around tyres, suspension and emissions — point to an aging vehicle needing care. Compared against an average MOT pass rate of 75.6% across 325,929 MINIs analysed, this specific example underperforms. The mileage of 105,869 over 15 years equates to roughly 7,058 miles per year, well above the model average of 4,532.
The MINI brand shows a 75.6% average MOT pass rate across 325,929 vehicles analysed, with headlamp issues, emissions failures and exhaust problems being the most common failure reasons. This particular example underperforms that average given its two recent failures.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
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