2016 MINI Hatch · 160,890 MOT tests
2016 MINI Hatch reliability
2016 MINI Hatchs fail 14.7% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 21 Hatch years (160,890 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- 14.7%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 43,719
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 160,890
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.1% of tests fail here (25% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 MINI Hatch
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Lights and electrics3.2%
- Brakes2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Suspension0.5%
- Wheels0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.76%
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 1.41%
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 1.26%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.85%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.81%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.77%
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 (10.99%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.56%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.22%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.85%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.42%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 MINI Hatch reliable?
2016 MINI Hatchs fail 14.7% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 21 Hatch years (160,890 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 MINI Hatch MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.76% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.41% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 MINI Hatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 MINI Hatch shows 43,719 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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