Mini Cooper Sd Auto
From 715 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 20 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 19 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 17 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 12 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 11 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 11 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48% of failures are serious: 39% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 8.9% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £97.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 85.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2012 | 83% | a tyre seriously damaged, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2011 | 76.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cooper Sd Autos tested had between 56,014 and 94,795 miles on the clock.
At 79,250 median miles, the Cooper Sd Auto has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mini models
| Mini Mini | 71.5% |
| Mini Cooper | 87% |
| Mini Cooper S | 88.5% |
| Mini Countryman | 88.5% |
| Mini One | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mini Cooper Sd Auto has a 82.8% MOT pass rate based on 715 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mini Cooper Sd Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mini Cooper Sd Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Mini Cooper Sd Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mini Cooper Sd Auto is 79,250 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 56,014 and 94,795 miles.
Buying a used Cooper Sd Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 82.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £97 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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