MINI Hatch MOT Results

Registered in 2011
72.4% pass rate
from 32,200 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI Hatch is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (10% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (18% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (67% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp (15% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Headlamp (65% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.050% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0031% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.55% fail on Direction indicators (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Flashing type (68% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Individual direction indicators (68% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (75% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.50% fail on Reversing lamps (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Reversing lamps (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0062% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0031% fail on Switch
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment (54% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Electrical wiring (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Horn (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.022% fail on Hazard warning (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Switch (67% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.019% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.016% fail on Main beam tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0093% fail on Rear reflectors (83% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (17% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (13% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.081% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.078% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0031% fail on Window
    • 0.043% fail on View to rear (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Mirrors (61% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0062% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres (21% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (23% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition (20% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Size/type (71% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 4.4% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (14% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (28% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (27% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0031% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (14% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs (15% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0031% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.043% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.028% fail on Cable
        • 0.0093% fail on Lever
        • 0.0031% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0031% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance (37% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0031% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0031% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (59% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake imbalance (68% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.090% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.078% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0062% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0031% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0031% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0031% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0031% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.062% fail on Brake performance not tested (47% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (43% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system (46% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control (47% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Electronic braking system (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.059% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0093% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.034% fail on Hydraulic systems (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0031% fail on Servos
      • 0.0031% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.031% fail on Parking brake control (90% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Lever (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.031% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Hand lever (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Pedal (94% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0062% fail on Servos
      • 0.0031% fail on Operation
      • 0.0031% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0093% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0062% fail on Other components
      • 0.0031% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.0031% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0031% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 3.0% fail on Suspension (73% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Suspension arms (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Suspension arm (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover (95% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.57% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Linkage ball joints (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Linkage (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.44% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.29% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0031% fail on Mounting
    • 0.050% fail on Sub-frames (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0031% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0031% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.047% fail on Macpherson strut (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component (90% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0062% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0031% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.0031% fail on Levelling valve
    • 0.0031% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (21% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (20% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.94% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (22% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0031% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0031% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0031% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.22% fail on Compression ignition (74% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (80% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0093% fail on Emissions not tested (90% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0031% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0031% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0031% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.090% fail on Fluid leaks (42% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Engine oil leaks (55% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0062% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.016% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0093% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0062% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system (68% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pipe
      • 0.012% fail on System
      • 0.0093% fail on Tank
      • 0.0031% fail on Hose
    • 0.12% fail on Transmission (90% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drive shafts (91% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints (91% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0031% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.0062% fail on Prop shafts (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Joints (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Belts
    • 0.062% fail on Body
      • 0.043% fail on Other body component
      • 0.016% fail on Panel
      • 0.0031% fail on Body condition
    • 0.056% fail on Undertray
    • 0.040% fail on Doors (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0031% fail on Catch
      • 0.016% fail on Front passenger's door (74% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Other passenger's door (89% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Door condition (89% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Bumpers (68% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.022% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0031% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.019% fail on Seats (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0093% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0062% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0031% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0062% fail on Integral vehicle structure (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0062% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.0062% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0031% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.0031% fail on Strengthening plate
  • 0.57% fail on Road Wheels (38% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
    • 0.27% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (59% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Seat belts (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0031% fail on Attachment
  • 0.16% fail on Steering (91% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Steering linkage components (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0062% fail on Other components
        • 0.0062% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0031% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0031% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.059% fail on Steering gear (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Steering rack (69% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0093% fail on Steering play (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Steering rack (81% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0031% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0031% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0031% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.0031% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0031% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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