Mini Mini
MOT data from 456,476 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 77.3%. Average mileage at test: 92,179 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 17,113 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 16,970 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 13,391 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 11,067 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 9,535 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9,009 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 8,696 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 8,152 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 7,789 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7,571 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 378,260 | 76.6% |
| Diesel | 78,207 | 80.9% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3,594 | 70.1% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | |||
| 2002 | 21,662 | 79.1% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2003 | 24,234 | 72.3% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2004 | 32,344 | 71.9% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2005 | 39,349 | 72.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2006 | 36,936 | 72.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2007 | 44,492 | 73.8% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2008 | 44,674 | 75% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2009 | 46,685 | 76.3% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2010 | 51,564 | 80.9% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, emissions levels exceed default limits | |||
| 2011 | 43,204 | 82.1% | |
| 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, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 2012 | 35,639 | 84.8% | |
| 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2013 | 30,971 | 86.7% | |
| 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2014 | 861 | 88.2% | |
| Top failures: a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, 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 | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
59,292 mi
Median
76,014 mi
75th percentile
89,022 mi
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