MOT Results

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MINI Hatch MOT Results

Registered in 2008
70.4% pass rate
from 31,406 tests in 2017
(20% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI Hatch is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (26% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Position lamps (8.1% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Front lamps
      • 0.92% fail on Rear lamps (18% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on All position lamps
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (7.2% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Registration plate lamp (23% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators (22% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type (22% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Individual lamps (21% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Side repeaters (26% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0064% fail on Tell tales
    • 0.98% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Headlamps (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest (69% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (73% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Headlamp levelling device
        • 0.0032% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.041% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
        • 0.032% fail on Headlamp levelling device
        • 0.0096% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0032% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0032% fail on Switch
    • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Fog lamp (44% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Tell tale
      • 0.0064% fail on Switch
    • 0.11% fail on Horn (64% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Electrical wiring (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (70% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0096% fail on Lamp
      • 0.0096% fail on Switch
      • 0.0096% fail on Tell tale
    • 0.022% fail on Battery (92% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth (24% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Valve stem (73% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Size/type (77% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 6.3% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Emissions (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (39% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Fuel system (95% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Cap (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on System (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Hose
      • 0.0032% fail on Pipe
    • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 5.4% fail on Brakes (32% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Brake performance (31% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Rear wheels
      • 0.60% fail on Front wheels (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.038% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.035% fail on Service brake performance (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Brake operation
    • 2.4% fail on Hub components (21% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake pads (28% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake calipers
      • 0.054% fail on Brake back plates (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
    • 0.91% fail on Hydraulic systems (34% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Components (86% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Hoses (55% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Pipes (95% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0096% fail on Reservoirs (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Servos
        • 0.0032% fail on Cylinders
      • 0.022% fail on Leaks (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Operation
    • 0.23% fail on ABS (37% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Restricted movement
    • 0.073% fail on Parking brake (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Condition (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.067% fail on Electronic stability system (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.019% fail on Cable (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Lever
      • 0.0032% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0032% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.019% fail on Additional braking devices (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Service brake control components (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pedal (84% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Condition
        • 0.0064% fail on Anti-slip (93% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0096% fail on Full power hydraulic systems (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Warning (17 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0096% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0032% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.0032% fail on Components
        • 0.0032% fail on Servos
      • 0.0032% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0032% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0032% fail on Operation
    • 0.0032% fail on Locking devices
  • 5.4% fail on Driver's view of the road (7.5% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers (16% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (39% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Windscreen (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Bonnet (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Mirrors (73% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 3.1% fail on Suspension (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Shock absorbers (34% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Condition (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Suspension arms (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0064% fail on Condition
    • 0.57% fail on Anti-roll bars (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage condition (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Presence
    • 0.45% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Condition (91% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Location (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Front suspension joints (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Wheel bearings (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Front (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Rear (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Drive shafts (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Front drive shafts (92% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Constant velocity joints (93% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Couplings
      • 0.0032% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
        • 0.0032% fail on Drive shafts
    • 0.064% fail on Macpherson strut (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Sub-frames (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Condition
      • 0.0096% fail on Attachment
    • 0.013% fail on Bonded suspension
      • 0.013% fail on Condition
    • 0.013% fail on Tie bars/rods (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Condition
    • 0.0096% fail on Trailing arms (96% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0032% fail on Condition
    • 0.0096% fail on Prescribed areas (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Subframe mounting (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0064% fail on Radius arms (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0064% fail on Torque/reaction arms
      • 0.0032% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.0032% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0032% fail on Fluid suspension
      • 0.0032% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.0032% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
  • 0.54% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plate
  • 0.49% fail on Steering (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Steering system (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Free play
        • 0.019% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.016% fail on Steering arm (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0032% fail on Other components
        • 0.0032% fail on Steering pivot point
    • 0.089% fail on Power steering (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Pipes and hoses (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Electronic power steering
      • 0.0096% fail on Operation (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Other components (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Steering control
      • 0.0096% fail on Steering lock
      • 0.0064% fail on Steering coupling
        • 0.0032% fail on Flexible coupling
        • 0.0032% fail on Universal joint
      • 0.0032% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0096% fail on Steering operation (74% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0096% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.0032% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.39% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Supplementary restraint systems (44% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (42% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0032% fail on Seat belt pre-tensioner
    • 0.092% fail on Seat belts (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0032% fail on Attachment
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment (28% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
    • 0.0032% fail on Hubs
  • 0.28% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Doors (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Passengers front (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Passengers other (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Drivers (86% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Body condition (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Seats (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Passengers
      • 0.025% fail on Drivers (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Load security (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Bootlid (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Tailgate (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Access panel
    • 0.019% fail on Body security
    • 0.0064% fail on Engine mountings
    • 0.0064% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0032% fail on Driving Controls and Speed Limiters
    • 0.0032% fail on Speed limiter
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