Mini Cooper soho
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 149 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
86%
Total Tests
149
Best Year
2011 (86%)
Years Covered
2
About the Mini Cooper soho
The Mini Cooper soho has been tested 149 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2011 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2011 model is the most reliable with a 86% pass rate from 83 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 85%. With just a 1 point spread, the Cooper soho is consistently reliable regardless of year.
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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mini Cooper soho by Year
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