2015 MINI Hatch · 158,319 MOT tests
2015 MINI Hatch reliability
2015 MINI Hatchs fail 16.1% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 21 Hatch years (158,319 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- 16.1%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 51,402
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 158,319
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.2% of tests fail here (18% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 82% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 MINI Hatch
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Lights and electrics3.9%
- Brakes2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Suspension1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.5%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.36%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.08%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.82%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.78%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.8%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.28%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.01%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.51%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.45%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 MINI Hatch reliable?
2015 MINI Hatchs fail 16.1% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 21 Hatch years (158,319 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 MINI Hatch MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.5% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.36% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 MINI Hatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 MINI Hatch shows 51,402 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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