MINI Cooper S MOT Results

Registered in 2012
76.4% pass rate
from 385 tests in 2021
(33% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI Cooper S is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.78% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.78% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.26% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.26% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.26% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.26% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.26% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.26% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.52% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.0% fail on Washers
  • 3.1% fail on Suspension (67% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.52% fail on Suspension arms (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.8% fail on Brakes (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.52% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.52% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.26% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.26% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.78% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt
          • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.26% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.26% fail on Electronic braking system
  • 0.78% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.26% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.26% fail on Seats
      • 0.26% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.78% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.52% fail on Attachment
    • 0.26% fail on Condition
  • 0.52% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.52% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.52% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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