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Mini COOPER S - 2023

4.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2023 is 36.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mini COOPER S, model year 2023. Sample size: 199 cars, 267 tests and 13 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 199 cars

The 2023 MINI Cooper S has a significantly lower overall defect rate of 4.87 per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 35.79 per 100, making it 86.4% better than the yearly average. Notably, it shows no defects in critical areas such as brakes, steering, and body structure, which is a remarkable performance compared to the average rates. While visibility and issues related to wheels, suspensions, and axles are also minimal, the model does not exhibit any mileage-related trends as it only recorded defects within the lowest mileage bracket. Overall, this model stands out positively across multiple categories, reinforcing its reliability compared to the average car of its year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 199 cars

More model years for Mini COOPER S

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.8 / 100 tests
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 87.9% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.8 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 48.3% better
4.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 90.3% better
4.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.2 / 100 tests
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 263 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 6
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 1
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
FAIL
Occurrences: 1

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
FAIL
Occurrences: 1