2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 MINI One MOT pass rate and common faults

635 MOT tests in 2024. 65.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time65.2%
Failed or needed repairs34.8%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 635 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.4%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.1%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.5%
  4. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.4%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    14 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    20 marked dangerous
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.5%
  2. Emissions & leaks13.5%
  3. Brakes12.1%
  4. Suspension7.1%
  5. Tyres5.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  7. Body & chassis3.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.8%

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 One?

In 2024, 65.2% of 2010 MINI One cars passed their MOT first time, across 635 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

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

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 MINI One reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).