Car statistics
MINI First statistics
How many MINI Firsts are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 1,504 DVSA MOT tests.
- Licensed in Great Britain 4,905 −9.9% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 456 Off the road, not taxed
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 70.0% Cars of the same ages 64.9%
- Rank by number licensed No. 439 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 2013 7,140 licensed
- Average annual mileage 4,981 miles a year
How many MINI Firsts are left in Great Britain?
There were 4,905 MINI Firsts licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 456 declared off the road (SORN). That is 31.3% fewer than the peak of 7,140 in 2013.
MINI Firsts licensed in Great Britain
Numbers peaked in 2013 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2,030 |
| 2010 | 4,210 |
| 2011 | 5,431 |
| 2012 | 6,269 |
| 2013 | 7,140 |
| 2014 | 6,991 |
| 2015 | 6,966 |
| 2016 | 6,907 |
| 2017 | 6,869 |
| 2018 | 6,771 |
| 2019 | 6,674 |
| 2020 | 6,567 |
| 2021 | 6,451 |
| 2022 | 6,272 |
| 2023 | 6,021 |
| 2024 | 5,563 |
| 2025 | 5,040 |
| 2026 | 4,905 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
MINI First MOT reliability
In 2025, 70.0% of MINI First MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the MINI Firsts tested pass 64.9% of the time, so the MINI First does better than average for its age, by 5.1 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 69.9%.
MOT first-time pass rate by age: MINI First vs all cars
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | MINI First | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 11–14 years | 71.0% | 65.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
MINI First MOT failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a MINI First fails its MOT, appearing on 58.8% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.3% of MINI First tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
Most common MOT failure categories
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 58.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 18.6% |
| Tyres | 18.0% |
| Brakes | 16.0% |
| Suspension | 15.1% |
| Visibility | 13.5% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.9% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MINI First MOT defects and advisories
The single most common reason a MINI First failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 22.2% of 451 failed tests. 58.2% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 22.2% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.9% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.2% |
| Rear fog lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.6% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.1% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 6.9% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 5.8% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 5.5% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 5.3% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common advisories
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 18.0% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 12.7% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 12.0% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 8.6% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 6.8% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.7% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 4.9% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 4.0% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 3.9% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 3.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
MINI First by year
The 2013 MINI First has its own page, with its MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | – | 828 | 69.7% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
MINI First annual mileage
The average MINI First covers 4,981 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
Average annual mileage by age
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 11–14 years | 5,088 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
MINI First registrations over time
Registrations of MINI Firsts for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 2,211 in 2010. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 2,062 |
| ’10 | 2,211 |
| ’11 | 1,262 |
| ’12 | 874 |
| ’13 | 888 |
| ’14 | 12 |
| ’15 | 1 |
| ’16 | 1 |
| ’17 | 0 |
| ’18 | 0 |
| ’19 | 0 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 1 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 0 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
MINI First engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 5,239 MINI Firsts licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 61.6% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 30.8% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc. The share with an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc has fallen from 39.1% in 2014 to 30.8%.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 3,228 licensed | 61.6% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 1,614 licensed | 30.8% |
| 1,601cc to 1,700cc 397 licensed | 7.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 3,228 | 61.6% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 1,614 | 30.8% |
| 1,601–1,700cc | Petrol | 397 | 7.6% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,301–1,400cc | 1,601–1,700cc |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 54.4% | 39.1% | 6.5% |
| 2015 | 54.6% | 38.8% | 6.6% |
| 2016 | 54.7% | 38.8% | 6.5% |
| 2017 | 54.9% | 38.5% | 6.6% |
| 2018 | 55.0% | 38.3% | 6.7% |
| 2019 | 55.4% | 37.8% | 6.8% |
| 2020 | 55.7% | 37.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | 56.3% | 36.7% | 7.0% |
| 2022 | 56.7% | 36.3% | 7.1% |
| 2023 | 57.7% | 35.1% | 7.1% |
| 2024 | 59.3% | 33.3% | 7.4% |
| 2025 | 61.6% | 30.8% | 7.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
MINI First fuel economy and CO2
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the MINI First from 2010 to 2013. On the NEDC test (listings 2010 to 2013), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 52.3 to 53.3 mpg, with CO2 of 127 to 128 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 petrol | 53.3 | 128 | 2010 | Euro 4 | 1 |
| 1.6 petrol | 52.3 | 127 | 2010–2013 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 3 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
- Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
- Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “MINI Hatchback R56”. How we use VCA’s figures.
MINI First safety recalls
We found no recalls for the MINI First in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every MINI First. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the MINI First with other MINI models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINI First | 4,905 | −9.9% | 456 | 439 | Petrol |
| MINI Cooper | 509,006 | +1.1% | 39,172 | 9 | Petrol |
| MINI Countryman | 156,328 | +7.9% | 2,781 | 52 | Petrol |
| MINI One | 110,104 | −8.2% | 13,229 | 88 | Petrol |
| MINI Clubman | 55,029 | −2.7% | 2,058 | 136 | Petrol |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 5,361 First records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 1,504 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
- MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over in 2025; retests are excluded. Age is rounded to the nearest year.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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