2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 MINI MINI MOT pass rate and common faults

30,627 MOT tests in 2024. 66.4% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time66.4%
Failed or needed repairs33.6%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 30,627 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    993 marked dangerous
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.1%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.7%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.6%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    598 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.7%
  2. Emissions & leaks12.6%
  3. Brakes9.2%
  4. Tyres6.4%
  5. Suspension5.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  7. Body & chassis2.3%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.9%

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 2010 MINI MINI?

In 2024, 66.4% of 2010 MINI MINI cars passed their MOT first time, across 30,627 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 MINI MINI?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 MINI MINI reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).