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MINI Hatch MOT Results

Registered in 2012
77.1% pass rate
from 37,146 tests in 2021
(32% 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 Hatch is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (9.4% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (74% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.94% fail on Stop lamp (53% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Headlamps (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Headlamp (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.059% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.75% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (96% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Rear fog lamp (97% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Rear fog lamp (97% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Direction indicators (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Flashing type (75% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Side repeaters (58% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Individual direction indicators (87% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0054% fail on All direction indicators (93% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0027% fail on Switch
    • 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps (42% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps (45% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Electrical equipment (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Electrical wiring (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Horn (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Battery(ies) (92% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.054% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0054% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.0081% fail on Hazard warning (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Switch (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0054% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0054% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0027% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (21% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (19% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.092% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0027% fail on Window
    • 0.062% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.019% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.013% fail on View to rear (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Mirrors (83% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres (25% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition (18% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (32% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Size/type (69% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 3.3% fail on Brakes (45% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (27% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (40% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (40% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.93% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0027% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.070% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.065% fail on Cable
        • 0.0054% fail on Lever
        • 0.0027% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (50% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (28% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.00% fail on Rbt (28% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance (27% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance (36% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0054% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0054% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake imbalance (67% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.078% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0081% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (80% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.051% fail on Brake performance not tested (48% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (35% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system (30% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Electronic stability control (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.057% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.038% fail on Parking brake control (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Lever (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Electronic parking brake (86% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (57% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic systems (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.013% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (94% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Hand lever (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0027% fail on Pedal
    • 0.0054% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0054% fail on Other components
  • 2.4% fail on Suspension (74% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Shock absorbers (53% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Suspension arms (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Suspension arm (71% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage ball joints (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0054% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.39% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.31% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0027% fail on Mounting
    • 0.030% fail on Other suspension component (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0027% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.022% fail on Macpherson strut (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0054% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0027% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.013% fail on Sub-frames (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0054% fail on Suspension rods (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0054% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0054% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.0027% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (31% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.55% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0054% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0054% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition (75% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested (62% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0054% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0054% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0027% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0027% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.067% fail on Fluid leaks (44% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Engine oil leaks (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Other leaks (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0027% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.016% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.016% fail on Undertray
  • 0.87% fail on Body, chassis, structure (65% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Exhaust system (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system (39% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (84% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on System
      • 0.0054% fail on Tank
      • 0.0054% fail on Pipe
    • 0.12% fail on Transmission (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts (89% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0027% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.0027% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0027% fail on Joints
      • 0.0027% fail on Belts
    • 0.043% fail on Body
      • 0.024% fail on Other body component
      • 0.022% fail on Panel
    • 0.040% fail on Undertray
    • 0.038% fail on Doors (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Other passenger's door (59% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Front passenger's door (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Driver's door (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Door condition (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Bumpers (56% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Seats (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.011% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0081% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0027% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0054% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0054% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0027% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0027% fail on Towbar condition
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels (37% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (60% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.100% fail on Seat belts (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Condition (59% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0027% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0027% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.21% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0027% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0027% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.081% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.081% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.027% fail on Steering play
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0027% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0027% fail on Operation
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