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MINI Hatch MOT Results

Registered in 2008
62.9% pass rate
from 33,377 tests in 2021
(14% 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.

  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 9.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Non catalyst emissions (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.060% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Oxygen sensor (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0090% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0060% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.62% fail on Compression ignition (61% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (53% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Emissions not tested (41% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (80% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0060% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0030% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0030% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0030% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.0090% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0030% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.55% fail on Fluid leaks (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Engine oil leaks (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0090% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0060% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.018% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.018% fail on Undertray
  • 9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators (18% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type (18% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.50% fail on Side repeaters (28% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on All direction indicators (49% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (44% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (44% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp (43% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp (43% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Horn (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Battery(ies) (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0030% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.018% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.018% fail on Switch
    • 0.018% fail on Rear reflectors (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0060% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0060% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.7% fail on Brakes (23% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Brake performance (14% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (19% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (23% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0090% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0030% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0030% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (41% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (38% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0060% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0030% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.67% fail on Parking brake performance (39% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (37% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance (35% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (51% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0030% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.45% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (32% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp) (32% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance (36% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0060% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0030% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0030% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested (39% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.021% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (19% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs (19% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0090% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.15% fail on Cable (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Lever
        • 0.0090% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0060% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0030% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.43% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Anti-lock braking system (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Electronic stability control (64% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.21% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Lever (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Pedal (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Hand lever (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0060% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.084% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.030% fail on Brake fluid (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Servos (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0090% fail on Valves
      • 0.0030% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.045% fail on Air and vacuum systems (99% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Servos (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Leaks
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
      • 0.0030% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.0030% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0030% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 6.1% fail on Suspension (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Suspension arm (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0060% fail on Mounting (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joints (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (94% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Linkage (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Anti-roll bar (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0030% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.93% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.80% fail on Sub-frames (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.39% fail on Wheel bearings (56% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.066% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0030% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.084% fail on Other suspension component (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.081% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Suspension rods (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0060% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0060% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0060% fail on Axles (97% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (97% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0030% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0030% fail on Suspension unit
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres (19% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth (17% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (20% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Size/type (79% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (18% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (12% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (41% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet (31% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.051% fail on View to rear (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Mirrors (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (37% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Fuel system (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on System
      • 0.0030% fail on Tank
      • 0.0030% fail on Pipe
    • 0.63% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.024% fail on Prop shafts (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Joints (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Belts
    • 0.25% fail on Doors (36% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Front passenger's door (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Other passenger's door (68% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition (69% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Catch
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's door (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Boot lid (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Boot lid condition (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure (55% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame condition (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (95% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Body (44% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Other body component
      • 0.015% fail on Panel
      • 0.0060% fail on Body condition
    • 0.069% fail on Bumpers (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Seats (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's seat (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Undertray
    • 0.021% fail on Chassis (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Chassis condition (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Load security (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Tailgate (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Tailgate condition (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Loading door
    • 0.018% fail on Engine mounting (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting condition (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0060% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.0030% fail on Floor
  • 1.00% fail on Steering (63% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Steering linkage components (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Track rod end (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Drag link end (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0060% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0030% fail on Other components
        • 0.0030% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.28% fail on Steering gear (37% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack (38% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Operation
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Operation
      • 0.045% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.012% fail on Other components (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Steering play (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Steering rack (52% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.021% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0030% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0030% fail on Steering lock
  • 0.90% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0090% fail on Attachment
    • 0.015% fail on Airbags
      • 0.012% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0030% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment (38% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Condition (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle (24% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates (25% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0090% fail on Vehicle Identification Number (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0090% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0030% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0090% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0090% fail on Speedometer
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