MINI Coupe MOT Results

Registered in 2012
77.1% pass rate
from 1,035 tests in 2021
(38% 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 Coupe is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.68% fail on Headlamps (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.48% fail on Direction indicators (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Flashing type (71% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.19% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.097% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.097% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.19% fail on View to rear
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.097% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.097% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.5% fail on Suspension (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.68% fail on Suspension arms (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.48% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.39% fail on Anti-roll bars (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.097% fail on Linkage
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.097% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.097% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 2.3% fail on Brakes (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.97% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt
          • 0.87% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.19% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Brake linings and pads (67% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Brake pads (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.48% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.097% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.097% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.097% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.097% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.097% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.58% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.097% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.097% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.097% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.097% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.097% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.68% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.19% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Undertray
  • 0.39% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
  • 0.29% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Drag link end
  • 0.097% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.097% fail on Airbags
      • 0.097% fail on Drivers airbag
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