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

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83.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.1%

vs Mini Avg

3

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mini Cooper Soho — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini Cooper Soho has an average MOT pass rate of 83.8%, which is 2.1 percentage points above the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Cooper Soho is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Mini Cooper Soho, 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 Soho performs at MOT across different model years.

2012

Based on 93 vehicles

83.9%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

15.8%

2011

Based on 125 vehicles

82.4%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

12.2%

0

Based on 101 vehicles

85.1%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Offside

4.3%

Front Nearside

3.2%

Offside

2.2%

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Compare MOT reliability across Mini models.

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93.8% pass rate

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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 Soho

Mini Cooper Soho — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini Cooper Soho MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini Cooper Soho?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mini Cooper Soho is 83.8% 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 Soho?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mini Cooper Soho reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.8%, the Mini Cooper Soho is rated as "Good" 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 Soho?
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 Soho?
Typical mileage for the Mini Cooper Soho: 69,388 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cooper Soho to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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