2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 MINI Cooper S MOT pass rate and common faults

7,520 MOT tests in 2024. 82.4% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time82.4%
Failed or needed repairs17.6%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,520 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    196 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%
    130 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    97 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    96 marked dangerous
  8. Position lamp: not working0.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.6%
  2. Lights & electrics5.0%
  3. Brakes3.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  5. Suspension2.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Wheels0.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%
  5. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted3.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 MINI Cooper S?

In 2024, 82.4% of 2015 MINI Cooper S cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,520 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 MINI Cooper S?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 MINI Cooper S reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).