2007 MINI Hatch · 104,011 MOT tests
2007 MINI Hatch reliability
2007 MINI Hatchs fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 21 Hatch years (104,011 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- 41.5%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 89,685
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 104,011
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 15.5% of tests fail here (152% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 MINI Hatch
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks15.5%
- Suspension10.3%
- Brakes9.1%
- Tyres6.2%
- Body, chassis and structure5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 8.42%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 4.27%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 4.19%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 4%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Hydrocarbons high after fast idle 3.1%
High hydrocarbons suggest unburnt fuel or engine faults, which can hurt fuel economy and need diagnosis before buying.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.85%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (18.71%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.01%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (8.73%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.67%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.48%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 MINI Hatch reliable?
2007 MINI Hatchs fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 21 Hatch years (104,011 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 MINI Hatch MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (8.42% of tests), carbon monoxide high after fast idle (4.27% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (4.19% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 MINI Hatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 MINI Hatch shows 89,685 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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