Mini FIRST - 2010
221.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2010 is 296.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mini FIRST, model year 2010.
Sample size: 126 cars, 275 tests and 608 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 126 cars
The 2010 MINI FIRST has an overall defect rate of 221 per 100 vehicles, which is 25% lower than the average for cars of the same year, suggesting a generally better performance in terms of reliability. Notably, this model excels in categories like brakes and steering, with significantly fewer defects compared to the average. However, it has a higher rate of defects in the "Other" category, indicating potential issues that may not fall into standard classifications. Mileage data shows that defects increase with age and usage, particularly in the 93,000 to 124,000-mile range, though the MINI remains competitive compared to the average.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 126 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 23.4% better
88.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 114.9 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Steering
▲ 91.1% better
1.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 7.1% worse
24.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 0.6% better
77.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 77.6 / 100 tests
- Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 36.8% better
180.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 285.3 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 49.9% better
18.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 36.3 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 81.5% better
1.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 59.8% worse
51.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 32.3 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 59
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 51
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 47
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 24
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
MINOR
Occurrences: 18
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 16
Serious faults (Top 10)
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 4