2010 MINI Clubman — MOT failures & pass rate
558 MOT tests on the 2010 MINI Clubman are in this dataset, and 76.9% of them passed. Small family cars of a similar age fail 24.5% of the time, so this is 1.4pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.9% of tests against 7.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, headlamp aim and catalyst emissions — position lamp alone was recorded 42 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 39.4% versus 18.4%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 24.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 18.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.9% | 83 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.3% | 41 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.9% | 33 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.0% | 28 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.8% | 27 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.8% | 27 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 42 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 34 |
| 3 | Catalyst emissions | 28 |
| 4 | Individual direction indicators | 23 |
| 5 | Wipers | 21 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 17 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 24.4% | 136 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.4% | 136 |
| 3 | Tyres | 23.1% | 129 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 18.6% | 104 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 16.0% | 89 |
| 6 | Visibility | 9.5% | 53 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 87 | 18.4% |
| 60-90k | 189 | 24.3% |
| 90-120k | 176 | 22.2% |
| 120-150k | 64 | 23.4% |
| 150k+ | 33 | 39.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 348 | 22.4% |
| Diesel | 210 | 24.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90 | 18.9% |
| 2022 | 111 | 24.3% |
| 2023 | 108 | 19.4% |
| 2024 | 126 | 24.6% |
| 2025 | 123 | 26.8% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Clubman
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 14.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (14.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Tyres (5.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 MINI Clubmans pass their MOT?
76.9% of the 558 2010 MINI Clubman MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 MINI Clubman?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.9% of tests, followed by brakes (7.3%).
Does the 2010 Clubman get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.4% in the 30-60k band to 39.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 558 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.