2011 MINI Hatch · 107,101 MOT tests
2011 MINI Hatch reliability
2011 MINI Hatchs fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 21 Hatch years (107,101 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- 29.9%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 76,126
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 107,101
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 17.7% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 MINI Hatch
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.7%
- Tyres5.7%
- Brakes5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Suspension4.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 8.08%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 2.28%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.19%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.14%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.58%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.46%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.84%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.17%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.58%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 MINI Hatch reliable?
2011 MINI Hatchs fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 21 Hatch years (107,101 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 MINI Hatch MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (8.08% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.28% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.19% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 MINI Hatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 MINI Hatch shows 76,126 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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