MINI MOT Check
Our MINI MOT data covers 790,383 tests across 4 models. Overall, 76% of MINI models passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars.
The MINI Countryman had the highest first-time pass rate at 85%, while the MINI Hatch had the lowest at 74%. Remember that age and mileage make a big difference: the Hatch cars tested averaged 62,657 miles, against 49,441 for the Countryman.
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- MOT tests analysed
- 790,383
- First-time pass rate
- 76%
- All cars: 71%
- Versus all cars
- +4.6 points
- Models covered
- 4
MINI models compared
First-time MOT pass rates for each MINI model, highest first. Select a model for its pass rate by year, common faults and ULEZ compliance.
- MINI Countryman85% passed · 100,755 tests
- MINI Paceman85% passed · 7,986 tests
- MINI Clubman83% passed · 27,767 tests
- MINI Hatch74% passed · 653,875 tests
The dark marker shows the 71% average for all cars.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Most common failure | ULEZ likely compliant | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countryman | 100,755 | 85% | Tyres | 77% | ULEZ by year |
| Paceman | 7,986 | 85% | Tyres | 61% | ULEZ by year |
| Clubman | 27,767 | 83% | Tyres | 97% | ULEZ by year |
| Hatch | 653,875 | 74% | Lights and electrics | 76% | ULEZ by year |
Why MINI models fail their MOT
Share of MINI tests with a failure in each area, across all models, compared with all cars.
| Failure area | MINI | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 9.7% | 11.3% |
| Tyres | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Brakes | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| Visibility | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Suspension | 4.0% | 8.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.8% | 3.1% |
Other makes
- Abarth 77%
- Alfa Romeo 68%
- Audi 78%
- Bentley 91%
- BMW 78%
- Chevrolet 54%
- Chrysler 60%
- Citroen 63%
- Dacia 72%
- Daihatsu 63%
- DS 70%
- Fiat 68%
- Ford 68%
- Honda 72%
- Hyundai 74%
- Isuzu 69%
- Jaguar 78%
- Jeep 75%
- Kia 74%
- Land Rover 76%
- LEVC 74%
- Lexus 83%
- Lotus 85%
- Mazda 72%
- Mercedes-Benz 77%
- MG 78%
- Mitsubishi 72%
- Nissan 69%
- Peugeot 66%
- Porsche 87%
- Renault 62%
- Rover 64%
- Saab 63%
- SEAT 74%
- Skoda 77%
- Smart 72%
- SsangYong 70%
- Subaru 72%
- Suzuki 73%
- Talbot 53%
- Tesla 83%
- Toyota 74%
- Vauxhall 65%
- Volkswagen 72%
- Volvo 73%
About this data
Based on 790,383 first MOT tests of MINI models carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
Answers from 790,383 first MOT tests of MINI cars.
What is the average MOT pass rate for a MINI?
76% of MINI models in our data passed at the first attempt, against 71% for all cars.
Which MINI model has the best MOT pass rate?
The MINI Countryman, with 85% passing first time. The lowest was the MINI Hatch, at 74%, though age differences explain part of the gap.
Why do MINI models fail their MOT?
The most common failure area was lights and electrics, recorded on 9.7% of MINI tests.
How do I check a MINI's MOT history?
Enter the registration in our free MOT check. MINI models in our data had covered 60,435 miles on average at their MOT, so check how a particular car compares.
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