MINI Cooper S MOT Results

Registered in 2011
71.9% pass rate
from 167 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2011 cars)
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 Cooper S is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.60% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.60% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.60% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.60% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.60% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.60% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 3.0% fail on Brakes
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.60% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance
  • 3.0% fail on Suspension (73% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.60% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.60% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.60% fail on Body
      • 0.60% fail on Panel
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