MINI Hatch MOT Results

Registered in 2014
81.5% pass rate
from 32,215 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI Hatch is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.0% fail on Visibility (53% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (19% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.059% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.031% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.022% fail on View to rear (62% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Mirrors (60% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0093% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (10% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition (19% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (38% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 3.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.053% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (68% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Headlamps (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0093% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.44% fail on Stop lamp (68% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (75% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
      • 0.025% fail on Electrical wiring (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.18% fail on Direction indicators (68% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Flashing type (68% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Side repeaters (74% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Individual direction indicators (56% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (37% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (37% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (37% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0031% fail on Switch
    • 0.087% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.084% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0031% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.022% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.019% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0031% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.0093% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0093% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0062% fail on Rear reflectors (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0031% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0031% fail on Switch
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes (50% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (40% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (40% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.45% fail on Brake discs and drums (43% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs (43% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0093% fail on Cable
        • 0.0062% fail on Lever
        • 0.0031% fail on Linkage
    • 0.62% fail on Brake performance (59% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (55% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake imbalance (56% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0031% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0031% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Rbt (69% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.056% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.050% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake imbalance (63% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (40% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Anti-lock braking system (39% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Electronic stability control (51% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.050% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.031% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.022% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0062% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (96% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0031% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.0062% fail on Parking brake control (96% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Lever (96% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0031% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0031% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (29% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Spark ignition (25% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions (49% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Emissions not tested (51% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0062% fail on Oxygen sensor (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.0031% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.41% fail on Compression ignition (30% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (33% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (90% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0031% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0031% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0031% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.016% fail on Fluid leaks (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Engine oil leaks (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0031% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.94% fail on Suspension (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Shock absorbers (37% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover (89% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bars (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Anti-roll bar (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Linkage
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0031% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0031% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0031% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.093% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.0031% fail on Torsion bar
    • 0.090% fail on Wheel bearings (55% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0031% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0062% fail on Other suspension component (91% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0062% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0062% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.0031% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0031% fail on Sub-frame
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.081% fail on Condition
  • 0.29% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Transmission (88% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Drive shafts (88% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.065% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0093% fail on System (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Hose
    • 0.056% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Seats
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0062% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.016% fail on Body
      • 0.012% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0031% fail on Panel
    • 0.016% fail on Doors (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0031% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0031% fail on Door condition
    • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0093% fail on Bumpers (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0093% fail on Undertray
  • 0.24% fail on Steering (70% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0031% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.043% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.037% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0062% fail on Operation
    • 0.037% fail on Steering wheel (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Steering column (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0062% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0062% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0062% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0031% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0031% fail on Operation
    • 0.0031% fail on Steering shaft
    • 0.0031% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0031% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (55% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts (45% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Condition (43% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0031% fail on Requirements
    • 0.087% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (63% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0031% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0031% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0062% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0062% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0031% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0031% fail on Speedometer
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