2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 MINI Cooper S MOT pass rate and common faults

13,656 MOT tests in 2024. 88.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time88.5%
Failed or needed repairs11.5%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,656 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    238 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    189 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    163 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    74 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    70 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  3. Lights & electrics1.6%
  4. Brakes0.9%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  6. Suspension0.2%
  7. Wheels0.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2020 MINI Cooper S?

In 2024, 88.5% of 2020 MINI Cooper S cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,656 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 MINI Cooper S?

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

Is the 2020 MINI Cooper S reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).