2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 MINI MINI MOT pass rate and common faults

18,517 MOT tests in 2024. 75.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time75.8%
Failed or needed repairs24.2%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,517 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    557 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    327 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    310 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  9. Stop lamp: not working0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.6%
  2. Tyres7.4%
  3. Brakes5.7%
  4. Suspension4.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.3%

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 MINI?

In 2024, 75.8% of 2013 MINI MINI cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,517 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

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

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 MINI MINI reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).