2010 MINI Convertible · 2,229 MOT tests
2010 MINI Convertible reliability
2010 MINI Convertibles fail 29.3% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Convertible years (2,229 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Convertibles: 28.1%)
- 29.3%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Convertibles: 28.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 75,076
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,229
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 MINI Convertible
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.5%
- Tyres6.6%
- Brakes5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
- Suspension4.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.7%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.79%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Direction indicator wrong colour 1.97%
An indicator showing the wrong colour may confuse other drivers, so the lens or bulb should be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.93%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.79%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 1.79%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.9%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.72%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.22%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.35%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (4.13%)
Is a 2010 MINI Convertible reliable?
2010 MINI Convertibles fail 29.3% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Convertible years (2,229 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 MINI Convertible MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.79% of tests), direction indicator wrong colour (1.97% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 MINI Convertible have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 MINI Convertible shows 75,076 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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