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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mini ONE. Check any ONE by registration number below.

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78.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.4%

vs Mini Avg

23

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mini ONE — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini ONE has an average MOT pass rate of 78.4%, which is 3.4 percentage points below the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your ONE on the road.

The most common reasons a Mini ONE fails its MOT are emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction. If you are preparing your ONE for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mini ONE, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mini ONE performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 131 vehicles

94.7%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.2%

Mileage at 3yr

34k mi

2021

Based on 2,259 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

7.3%

Mileage at 3yr

34k mi

2020

Based on 2,963 vehicles

93.6%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

6.1%

Mileage at 3yr

30k mi

Mileage at 5yr

46k mi

2019

Based on 3,849 vehicles

91.7%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

9.4%

Mileage at 3yr

30k mi

Mileage at 5yr

51k mi

2018

Based on 3,986 vehicles

91.7%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

8.1%

Mileage at 5yr

46k mi

2017

Based on 13,717 vehicles

89.9%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

9.5%

Mileage at 5yr

51k mi

2016

Based on 21,088 vehicles

89.0%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

12.0%

2015

Based on 26,484 vehicles

87.9%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

12.3%

Mileage at 10yr

101k mi

2014

Based on 15,873 vehicles

86.7%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

14.1%

Mileage at 10yr

105k mi

2013

Based on 16,343 vehicles

81.2%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

19.8%

Mileage at 10yr

101k mi

2012

Based on 9,208 vehicles

81.4%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

19.2%

Mileage at 10yr

107k mi

2011

Based on 1,818 vehicles

77.8%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

24.9%

2010

Based on 1,125 vehicles

74.6%Average
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

21.4%

2009

Based on 794 vehicles

63.7%Below Average
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

25.8%

2008

Based on 800 vehicles

61.4%Below Average
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

30.2%

2007

Based on 721 vehicles

59.6%Below Average
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

31.9%

2006

Based on 514 vehicles

65.8%Average
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

22.0%

2005

Based on 536 vehicles

62.7%Below Average
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

27.5%

2004

Based on 409 vehicles

59.4%Below Average
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.8%

Retest Rate

35.4%

2003

Based on 270 vehicles

55.2%Below Average
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

45.0%

2002

Based on 168 vehicles

63.1%Below Average
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

16.0%

2001

Based on 207 vehicles

91.3%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%

0

Based on 54,666 vehicles

87.1%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mini ONE

The most common reasons a Mini ONE fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits

6.4%
2

Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

6.1%
3

An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction

6.0%
4

Emissions levels exceed default limits

5.4%
5

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

5.4%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside Inner

1.5%

Front

0.8%

Front Nearside

0.8%

Mini ONE — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini ONE MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini ONE?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mini ONE is 78.4% compared to the Mini average of 81.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mini ONE?
The most common MOT failures on the Mini ONE are: Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits (6.4%), Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer (6.1%), An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction (6.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mini ONE reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 78.4%, the Mini ONE is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mini ONE?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mini ONE?
Typical mileage for the Mini ONE: 34,076 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used ONE to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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