2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 MINI First MOT pass rate and common faults

819 MOT tests in 2024. 72.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time72.3%
Failed or needed repairs27.7%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 819 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    20 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working1.6%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.5%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.3%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    16 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics21.1%
  2. Emissions & leaks7.9%
  3. Brakes6.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  5. Suspension5.1%
  6. Tyres5.1%
  7. Body & chassis1.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 MINI First?

In 2024, 72.3% of 2013 MINI First cars passed their MOT first time, across 819 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 MINI First?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 MINI First reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).