MINI Mini vs Renault Clio
On MOT-testable defects the MINI Mini comes out ahead: 23.9% of its tests record a failure against 27.2% for the Renault Clio, a 3.2-point gap. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the Clio records failures noticeably more often.
23.9%
Mini fail rate
27.2%
Clio fail rate
3.24pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | MINI Mini | Renault Clio |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,775,595 | 2,247,908 |
| Pass rate | 76.0% | 72.8% |
| Fail rate | 23.9% | 27.2% |
Where they differ
| Category | Mini | Clio |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 7.0% | 14.5% |
| Emissions & environmental | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Visibility | 0.0% | 6.2% |
| Tyres | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Brakes | 7.8% | 7.7% |
| Lighting & signalling | 14.5% | 14.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.