Mini Mini vs Renault Clio
On MOT-testable defects, the Mini Mini (fail rate 23.9%) performed better than the Renault Clio (27.8%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was suspension, where the Clio recorded failures more often.
23.9%
Mini fail rate
27.8%
Clio fail rate
3.81pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Mini Mini | Renault Clio |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,775,595 | 2,171,855 |
| Pass rate | 76.0% | 72.2% |
| Fail rate | 23.9% | 27.8% |
Where they differ
| Category | Mini | Clio |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 7.0% | 15.0% |
| Emissions & environmental | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Visibility | 0.0% | 6.2% |
| Tyres | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| Lighting & signalling | 14.5% | 14.9% |
| Brakes | 7.8% | 7.9% |
Methodology & source. 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.