2010 MINI Hatch MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 65.6% of MINI Hatch cars first used in 2010 passed their MOT first time, against 59.3% for all cars first used in 2010. Across 98,413 Hatch first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, noise, emissions and leaks and brakes.
This page analyses first MOT tests for MINI Hatch cars first used in 2010 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2010 MINI Hatch MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Hatch cars first used in 2010 against all cars first used in 2010 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Hatch figure was 6.3 points higher.
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| Test year | 2010 Hatch | All cars first used 2010 | Hatch first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71.8% | 62.6% | 35,966 |
| 2022 | 70.2% | 61.7% | 35,372 |
| 2023 | 68.4% | 60.5% | 34,501 |
| 2024 | 66.4% | 59.6% | 32,932 |
| 2025 | 65.6% | 59.3% | 30,980 |
Common 2010 MINI Hatch MOT failures
Share of the 32,620 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working | 27.8% | 9,082 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 7.7% | 2,510 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 6.7% | 2,188 |
| Stop lamp: not working | 6.4% | 2,073 |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction | 6.3% | 2,064 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2010 MINI Hatch before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Engine and emissions. Worth checking that the engine warning light goes out after starting, looking for oil leaks under the car, and noticing any smoke from the exhaust.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
Common 2010 MINI Hatch MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2010 Hatch cars, as a share of all 98,413 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 15.2% | 14,950 |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 13.9% | 13,632 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 12.2% | 11,997 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 10.5% | 10,304 |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened | 9.7% | 9,552 |
Questions about the 2010 MINI Hatch MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2010 MINI Hatch?
In 2025, 65.6% of Hatch cars first used in 2010 passed their MOT first time, against 59.3% for all cars first used in 2010. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2010 Hatch most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 54.8% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), noise, emissions and leaks (21.0%) and brakes (18.5%). The single most common item was “Position lamp: not working” (27.8%).
How often does a 2010 MINI Hatch fail its MOT?
In 2025, 34.4% of first tests on Hatch cars first used in 2010 did not pass first time: 26.3% failed, and a further 8.1% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 32,620 of 98,413 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2010 MINI Hatch MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 15.2% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (13.9%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (12.2%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (10.5%) and “Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened” (9.7%).
Is a 2010 MINI Hatch reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 71.8% in 2021 to 65.6% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2010
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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