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2010 MINI One Clubman: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the MINI One Clubman first registered in 2010: we looked at the 180 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 180 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

180MOTs of 2010 cars, done in 2023–2025
64%pass first time (all 2010 cars: 60%)
6,400typical miles a year
32%had brakes flagged

Common 2010 MINI One Clubman MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2010 MINI One Clubman MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    32% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    31% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Suspension
    31% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Tyres
    27% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    16% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    12% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2010 MINI One Clubman

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the MINI One Clubman compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2013828Tyres 29%
2012498Tyres 30%
2011337Lights and electrics 33%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of MINI One Clubman cars first registered in 2010. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score