2013 MINI Hatch · 150,658 MOT tests
2013 MINI Hatch reliability
2013 MINI Hatchs fail 23.2% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 21 Hatch years (150,658 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- 23.2%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- 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 10
- 64,780
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 150,658
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 11.2% of tests fail here (5% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 MINI Hatch
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.2%
- Tyres5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Brakes3.7%
- Suspension3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.29%
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 1.89%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 1.78%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.59%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.22%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.12%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.67%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.48%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.59%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.25%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.01%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 MINI Hatch reliable?
2013 MINI Hatchs fail 23.2% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 21 Hatch years (150,658 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 MINI Hatch MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.29% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.89% of tests), stop lamp not working (1.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 MINI Hatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 MINI Hatch shows 64,780 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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