Mini Challenge MOT data by year
The Mini Challenge appears in 1,117 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 2015–2016. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and visibility, and its overall pass rate is 88.4%.
1,117
MOT tests analysed
88.4%
Pass rate
11.6%
Fail rate
2015–2016
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,107 | 88.3% | 11.7% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.1% | 79 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.1% | 23 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.8% | 20 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 17 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 15 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.3% | 15 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 8 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 0.6% | 7 |
Methodology & source. Based on 1,117 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.