2018 MINI Hatch · 160,216 MOT tests
2018 MINI Hatch reliability
2018 MINI Hatchs fail 12.1% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 21 Hatch years (160,216 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- 12.1%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 29,356
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 160,216
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.4% of tests fail here (40% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 MINI Hatch
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
- Lights and electrics1.6%
- Brakes1.5%
- Suspension0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Wheels0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.31%
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 1.42%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.94%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.89%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.69%
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 0.61%
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 (9.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.26%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.94%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.9%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.4%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 MINI Hatch reliable?
2018 MINI Hatchs fail 12.1% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 21 Hatch years (160,216 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 MINI Hatch MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.31% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.42% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (0.94% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 MINI Hatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 MINI Hatch shows 29,356 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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