MINI Coupe MOT Results
Registered in 201277.1% pass rate
from 1,035 tests in 2021
(38% better than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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.
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5.8% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(37% better than other 2012 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
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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)
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0.48% fail on
Direction indicators
(71% better than other 2012 cars)
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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
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0.48% fail on
Flashing type
(71% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.19% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.19% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.097% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.097% fail on Reversing lamps
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1.9% fail on
Headlamp aim
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4.9% fail on
Visibility
- 2.6% fail on Wipers
- 2.1% fail on Washers
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0.19% fail on
View to rear
- 0.19% fail on Mirrors
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0.097% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.097% fail on Windscreen
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4.1% fail on
Tyres
- 2.3% fail on Condition
- 2.0% fail on Tread depth
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2.5% fail on
Suspension
(73% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
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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
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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
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0.097% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.097% fail on Pins and bushes
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2.3% fail on
Brakes
(61% better than other 2012 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Brake performance
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0.97% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.97% fail on
Rbt
- 0.87% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.97% fail on
Rbt
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0.29% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.19% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.19% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.19% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.19% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.19% fail on
Rbt
- 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.19% fail on
Rbt
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0.97% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(59% better than other 2012 cars)
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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)
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0.48% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.48% fail on Brake discs
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0.68% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(67% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.097% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.097% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.097% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.097% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.097% fail on Electronic stability control
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1.4% fail on
Brake performance
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1.5% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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1.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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
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0.097% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.097% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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1.4% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.097% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.097% fail on Other leaks
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1.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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)
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0.19% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.19% fail on
Transmission
(82% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Drive shafts
(81% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Drive shafts
(81% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Undertray
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0.39% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.39% fail on Registration plates
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0.39% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.19% fail on Condition
- 0.19% fail on Attachment
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0.29% fail on
Steering
(81% better than other 2012 cars)
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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
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0.29% fail on
Steering linkage components
(78% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.097% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.097% fail on
Airbags
- 0.097% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.097% fail on
Airbags
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MINI Coupe (2011 - 2015)
Most engines couple good performance with decent economy. Enjoyable to drive. Attention grabbing looks.