Mini Cooper: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 5.0% of Mini Cooper MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2008 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1,546 | 6.0% |
| 2006 | 2,808 | 5.2% |
| 2007 | 5,147 | 5.1% |
| 2008 | 4,283 | 5.2% |
| 2009 | 4,961 | 5.0% |
| 2010 | 5,278 | 4.9% |
| 2016 | 148,524 | 5.2% |
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.