MINI Hatch MOT Results

Registered in 2004
54.1% pass rate
from 27,606 tests in 2021
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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI Hatch is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Brakes (19% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0072% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (97% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (14% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (15% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.043% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.022% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (66% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (46% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.091% fail on Plate brake tester (83% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0036% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.55% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance (52% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0036% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (12% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0072% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (42% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs (43% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0072% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.27% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Cable
        • 0.062% fail on Lever
        • 0.022% fail on Pivot (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0072% fail on Rod
        • 0.0072% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (23% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (37% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control (29% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (28% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever (50% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control (50% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Lever (48% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.19% fail on Brake fluid (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0072% fail on Servos
      • 0.0036% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (36% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (74% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
      • 0.0036% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.011% fail on Air and vacuum systems (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0036% fail on Servos
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (5.9% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (43% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp (16% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps (45% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Headlamp levelling device (86% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Dipswitch (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Side repeaters (35% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0036% fail on Switch
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.85% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (32% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp (32% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp (32% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Electrical equipment (50% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Horn (28% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Electrical wiring (85% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Battery(ies) (93% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.011% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.040% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.029% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.011% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.025% fail on Rear reflectors (60% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Hazard warning (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Switch (86% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 14% fail on Suspension (20% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Suspension arms (17% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (46% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover (23% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Suspension arm (51% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.9% fail on Wheel bearings (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (23% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint dust cover (34% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joints (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (97% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.88% fail on Springs (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Coil springs (79% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Coil spring (80% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0072% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (89% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Shock absorbers (29% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Macpherson strut (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0072% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.49% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.11% fail on Sub-frames (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Sub-frame (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (95% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.072% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (97% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0072% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.018% fail on Axles (89% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (88% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Axle
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Transmission (45% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Drive shafts (50% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Joints (50% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0036% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.087% fail on Prop shafts (53% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Joints
        • 0.0036% fail on Prop shaft
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system (34% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Tank (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Pipe (88% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on System
    • 0.47% fail on Doors
      • 0.35% fail on Front passenger's door (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0072% fail on Other passenger's door (97% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0072% fail on Door condition (97% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Bumpers (40% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
      • 0.062% fail on Panel (54% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Body condition
    • 0.14% fail on Seats (33% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.069% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.076% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.072% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0072% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.043% fail on Undertray
    • 0.018% fail on Integral vehicle structure (98% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (98% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0036% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.014% fail on Engine mounting (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting condition (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Bracket
    • 0.011% fail on Chassis (98% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Chassis condition (99% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0072% fail on Load security
      • 0.0036% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0036% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0036% fail on Loading door
  • 7.8% fail on Steering (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Steering linkage components (91% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Track rod end (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (35% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.022% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0072% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.0072% fail on Other components
        • 0.0072% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0036% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.85% fail on Power steering (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Operation (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Other components (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Pump (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Rams
    • 0.82% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.81% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.047% fail on Steering column (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.033% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.022% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.022% fail on Universal joint (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility (7.6% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers (15% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Condition of glass (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen (54% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Window
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet (32% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on View to rear (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Mirrors (66% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (15% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (18% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (27% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested (77% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (63% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment (67% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0036% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.37% fail on Compression ignition (72% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (58% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (90% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Emissions not tested (70% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.033% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (91% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0036% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0036% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.75% fail on Fluid leaks (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Engine oil leaks (57% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Other leaks (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.018% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0036% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth (8.1% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition (10% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Size/type (64% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (61% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (33% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts (89% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Condition (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Prescribed areas (97% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment
    • 0.043% fail on Airbags
      • 0.043% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
  • 0.0036% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0036% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0036% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0036% fail on Doors
      • 0.0036% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.0036% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0036% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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