Mini Cooper S
MOT data from 152,416 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 91.2%. Average mileage at test: 41,976 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3,928 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1,557 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,464 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1,104 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 700 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 699 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 529 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 509 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 442 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 436 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 128,596 | 91.4% |
| Diesel | 14,944 | 90% |
| Hybrid | 8,852 | 91.3% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 261 | 78.2% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2004 | 325 | 77.2% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2005 | 395 | 76.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2006 | 407 | 70.8% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2007 | 565 | 83.2% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | |||
| 2008 | 562 | 79% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | |||
| 2009 | 589 | 78.8% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2010 | 550 | 80.2% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre seriously damaged, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2011 | 655 | 86.1% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2012 | 2,175 | 85.7% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2013 | 4,441 | 86.6% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2014 | 9,446 | 88.7% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2015 | 14,006 | 89.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2016 | 16,506 | 90.7% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2017 | 17,264 | 91.4% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2018 | 17,274 | 92.2% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2019 | 28,624 | 92.7% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2020 | 18,278 | 93.2% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2021 | 18,784 | 93.2% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2022 | 1,184 | 97% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
20,502 mi
Median
26,900 mi
75th percentile
39,381 mi
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