2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 MINI First MOT pass rate and common faults

116 MOT tests in 2024. 63.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time63.8%
Failed or needed repairs36.2%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 116 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.3%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working3.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.6%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    3 marked dangerous
  7. Mirrors: missing1.7%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.7%
  9. Reversing lamps: inoperative1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.7%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  3. Brakes9.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.6%
  5. Tyres7.8%
  6. Suspension2.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.5%

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 First?

In 2024, 63.8% of 2010 MINI First cars passed their MOT first time, across 116 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

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

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 MINI First reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).