2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 MINI Cooper D MOT pass rate and common faults

344 MOT tests in 2024. 63.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time63.1%
Failed or needed repairs36.9%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 344 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.9%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    12 marked dangerous
  4. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.6%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working2.0%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    6 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.2%
  2. Brakes10.8%
  3. Tyres9.6%
  4. Suspension7.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.5%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%

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 Cooper D?

In 2024, 63.1% of 2010 MINI Cooper D cars passed their MOT first time, across 344 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

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

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 MINI Cooper D reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).