MINI Hatch MOT Results

Registered in 2010
72.0% pass rate
from 36,119 tests in 2021
(31% 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 Hatch is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (26% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (11% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim (19% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (63% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (41% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators (65% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on Switch
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (43% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (64% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.039% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.014% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.84% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (47% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (59% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0083% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Electrical wiring (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Horn (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.011% fail on Battery(ies) (91% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.025% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.025% fail on Switch
    • 0.0083% fail on Rear reflectors (87% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0028% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0028% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0028% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (8.7% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (12% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (22% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.086% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.086% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.028% fail on View to rear (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Mirrors (80% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0083% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.7% fail on Brakes (41% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (17% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (27% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (27% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0028% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.066% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.064% fail on Cable
        • 0.0028% fail on Lever
    • 2.4% fail on Brake performance (41% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance (39% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0083% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0055% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0083% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0083% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.39% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.23% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (59% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance (58% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (81% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (84% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.0055% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0055% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0055% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.050% fail on Brake performance not tested (64% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (56% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system (70% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Electronic stability control (55% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Electronic braking system (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.061% fail on Parking brake control (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Lever (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic parking brake (77% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (56% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.055% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic systems (55% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Brake fluid (60% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0055% fail on Servos
      • 0.0028% fail on Valves
    • 0.036% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (89% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Hand lever (87% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Pedal (92% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
    • 0.0055% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0028% fail on Operation
      • 0.0028% fail on Servos
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (28% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (30% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Spark ignition (92% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (59% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.050% fail on Non catalyst emissions (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0055% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0028% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0028% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Compression ignition (73% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (80% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Emissions not tested (62% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.011% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0083% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0055% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0028% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0028% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0028% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.017% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0028% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres (32% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (26% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (37% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Size/type (79% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Suspension (81% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.56% fail on Suspension arms (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Suspension arm (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover (96% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.55% fail on Anti-roll bars (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (89% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints (89% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage (89% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Anti-roll bar (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0028% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.28% fail on Wheel bearings (49% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0028% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0028% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 0.100% fail on Macpherson strut (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.066% fail on Sub-frames (70% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Sub-frame (50% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0028% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component (95% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0028% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0083% fail on Suspension rods (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0028% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0083% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (91% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Exhaust system (50% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Fuel system (52% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0055% fail on Tank (86% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Transmission (90% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Drive shafts (91% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Joints (91% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.011% fail on Belts (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Doors (68% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.050% fail on Door condition
      • 0.011% fail on Other passenger's door (84% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition (83% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Catch
      • 0.0028% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0028% fail on Door condition
    • 0.047% fail on Body (45% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Other body component (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Panel
      • 0.0028% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.039% fail on Bumpers (62% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.028% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0028% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.022% fail on Undertray
    • 0.017% fail on Seats (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0028% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0083% fail on Engine mounting (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0028% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0028% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0028% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.46% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (50% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (27% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0028% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0055% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0055% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment (29% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition (43% worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.23% fail on Steering (90% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Other components
        • 0.0055% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0028% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0028% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0028% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.061% fail on Steering gear (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Steering rack (79% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Power steering (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Operation (87% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Other components
      • 0.0028% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.0083% fail on Steering play (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Steering rack (85% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0055% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0028% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0028% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.0055% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0055% fail on Speedometer
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