2010 MINI Hatch · 117,553 MOT tests
2010 MINI Hatch reliability
2010 MINI Hatchs fail 31.1% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 21 Hatch years (117,553 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- 31.1%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 79,654
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 117,553
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 6.1% of tests fail here (47% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 68% 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 Hatch
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.1%
- Brakes5.7%
- Tyres5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Suspension4.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.05%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.31%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.88%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.64%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Stop lamp not working 1.63%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.61%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.77%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.86%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.71%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.51%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (5.78%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.97%)
Other years
Every MINI Hatch year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 MINI Hatch reliable?
2010 MINI Hatchs fail 31.1% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 21 Hatch years (117,553 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 MINI Hatch MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.05% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.31% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 MINI Hatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 MINI Hatch shows 79,654 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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