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MINI Cooper Soho

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 149 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

86%

Total Tests

149

Model Years

2011 to 2012

Years Covered

2

About the MINI Cooper Soho

The MINI Cooper Soho was MOT tested 149 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2011 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 73,357 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 70,641 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1598cc)
£1,398
Road Tax
£275
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,078
Per month£173/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2012 details

How reliable is the MINI Cooper Soho?

vs average of all models+4% (82% avg)
vs MINI brand average+2% (84% avg)

MINI Cooper Soho by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201285%6670,641 mi
201186%8373,357 mi

Questions about the MINI Cooper Soho

Is the MINI Cooper Soho reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2011 to 2012), the MINI Cooper Soho averages an 86% MOT pass rate, from 149 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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