MINI Hatch MOT Results

Registered in 2007
59.4% pass rate
from 36,132 tests in 2021
(9.5% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI Hatch is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 13% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (90% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Non catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Emission control equipment (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.030% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.017% fail on Oxygen sensor (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on NOx sensor (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.0083% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0028% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
      • 0.44% fail on Compression ignition (68% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.072% fail on Emissions not tested (59% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (90% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0028% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0083% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Fluid leaks (81% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Engine oil leaks (92% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Other leaks (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.017% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.011% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0055% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (20% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (30% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (65% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (54% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device (41% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators (37% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type (37% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (32% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Side repeaters (40% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on All direction indicators (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0028% fail on Arm
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (42% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (18% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp (18% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp (18% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Electrical equipment (31% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Battery(ies) (86% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Position lamps (71% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp (73% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0028% fail on Switch
    • 0.030% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 0.022% fail on Rear reflectors (66% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.0028% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0028% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 8.5% fail on Suspension (48% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Springs (39% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Coil springs (39% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Coil spring (39% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on Mounting (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (24% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Suspension arm (90% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (46% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Anti-roll bar (75% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Shock absorbers (22% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Sub-frames (60% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Sub-frame (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0028% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0028% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings (66% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.097% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.077% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut (64% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component (66% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.077% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (91% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.011% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.0028% fail on Other components
    • 0.0083% fail on Suspension rods (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0055% fail on Axles (98% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (97% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 8.3% fail on Brakes (24% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Brake performance (16% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance (17% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (18% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0055% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0028% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0028% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (40% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (37% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (91% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance (36% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt (35% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance (34% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.072% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0083% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0055% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0028% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0083% fail on Plate brake tester (79% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.0083% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.37% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (47% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance (48% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested (33% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (11% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (23% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (23% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0055% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.22% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.15% fail on Cable
        • 0.042% fail on Lever
        • 0.025% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Pivot
    • 0.80% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (31% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Anti-lock braking system (26% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control (64% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Electronic braking system (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Rigid brake pipes (59% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control (49% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Lever (42% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Electronic parking brake (91% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (60% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Pedal (69% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.066% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.019% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.014% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0055% fail on Servos
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (44% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0055% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (88% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.022% fail on Servos
      • 0.0083% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0028% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.019% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
      • 0.0028% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0028% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
      • 0.0028% fail on Additional braking device
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility (17% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (34% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet (31% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.066% fail on View to rear (63% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Mirrors (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.0083% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres (26% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth (29% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition (22% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Size/type (75% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (37% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (39% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Tank (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Pipe (90% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Transmission (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Drive shafts (67% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Joints (67% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0055% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0028% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.025% fail on Prop shafts (83% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Belts
    • 0.44% fail on Doors
      • 0.38% fail on Front passenger's door (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Other passenger's door (78% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Door condition (79% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Catch
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's door (84% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition (83% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.100% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.097% fail on Integral vehicle structure (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Sub-frame (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Sub-frame condition (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.077% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.069% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0083% fail on Bracket
    • 0.075% fail on Body (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Other body component (57% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Panel (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0028% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.064% fail on Bumpers (61% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Seats (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Passenger's seat (87% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Undertray
    • 0.019% fail on Chassis (89% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Chassis condition (90% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.011% fail on Load security
      • 0.0083% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0083% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0028% fail on Loading door
    • 0.0028% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0028% fail on Carrier
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (12% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Seat belts (90% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Condition (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0083% fail on Requirements (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Airbags
      • 0.039% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (58% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Steering linkage components (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Track rod end (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Drag link end (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0028% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0028% fail on Other components
        • 0.0028% fail on Steering component
    • 0.31% fail on Steering gear (34% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack (32% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Operation
    • 0.19% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Operation
      • 0.025% fail on Other components (64% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pump
    • 0.047% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.033% fail on Steering play (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Steering rack (67% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.0028% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0028% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0028% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0028% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0028% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0028% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.45% fail on Road Wheels (19% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment (33% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
  • 0.011% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0055% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0055% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0083% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0083% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0028% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0028% fail on Doors
      • 0.0028% fail on Emergency exits
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