MINI Convertible MOT Results

Registered in 2010
74.6% pass rate
from 686 tests in 2021
(39% better than other 2010 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI Convertible is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (64% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.44% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
  • 4.4% fail on Brakes (45% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.44% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.29% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.29% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.15% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.6% fail on Suspension (72% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (72% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.58% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.15% fail on Springs
      • 0.15% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.15% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres (47% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.87% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.15% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.15% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.44% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.29% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.29% fail on System (39 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Exhaust system (83% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Transmission
      • 0.15% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Joints
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
    • 0.15% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
  • 0.73% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.44% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.29% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2010 cars)
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  • MINI Convertible (2009 - 2015)
    Highly desirable and very pretty. Handles well even with the roof down. Lower emissions than previous MINI Convertible. Air conditioning now standard.

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