2020 MINI Hatch · 68,034 MOT tests
2020 MINI Hatch reliability
2020 MINI Hatchs fail 9.6% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 21 Hatch years (68,034 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- 9.6%
- 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 3
- 22,027
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 68,034
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 4.6% of tests fail here (18% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 MINI Hatch
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Lights and electrics1.2%
- Brakes0.9%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.1%
- Wheels0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.88%
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 1.4%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.6%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.56%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.46%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.42%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.89%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.57%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.54%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.87%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.81%)
Other years
Every MINI Hatch year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 MINI Hatch reliable?
2020 MINI Hatchs fail 9.6% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 21 Hatch years (68,034 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 MINI Hatch MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.88% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.4% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 MINI Hatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 MINI Hatch shows 22,027 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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