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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto. Check any Cooper S Sidewalk Auto by registration number below.

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93.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+11.2%

vs Mini Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto has an average MOT pass rate of 93.0%, which is 11.2 percentage points above the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Cooper S Sidewalk Auto is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Cooper S Sidewalk Auto for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 429 vehicles

93.2%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

7.4%

Mileage at 3yr

24k mi

0

Based on 164 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Mileage at 5yr

16k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto

The most common reasons a Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

4.7%
Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

1.9%

Nearside

1.9%

Front Offside

1.9%

Other Mini Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mini models.

Mini Mini Cooper Park Lane

53.2% pass rate

Mini Countryman Cooper Brdwalk Ed A

93.8% pass rate

Mini Cooper S

76.5% pass rate

Mini Mini

84.3% pass rate

Mini Mini-n

87.8% pass rate

Mini Roadster

86.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto

Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto is 93.0% compared to the Mini average of 81.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto?
The most common MOT failures on the Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (4.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.0%, the Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto?
Typical mileage for the Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto: 24,368 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cooper S Sidewalk Auto to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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