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

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81.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.0%

vs Mini Avg

5

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mini One Auto — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini One Auto has an average MOT pass rate of 81.7%, which is 0.0 percentage points below the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the One Auto is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mini One Auto fails its MOT are stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre seriously damaged. If you are preparing your One Auto 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 Auto, 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 Auto performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 1,405 vehicles

85.9%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

14.2%

Mileage at 10yr

81k mi

2012

Based on 880 vehicles

84.2%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

14.8%

Mileage at 10yr

84k mi

2011

Based on 71 vehicles

81.7%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

19.5%

2010

Based on 44 vehicles

70.5%Average
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

13.6%

Retest Rate

27.3%

0

Based on 1,151 vehicles

86.3%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mini One Auto

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

1

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.2%
2

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.5%
3

A tyre seriously damaged

1.5%
4

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

1.4%
5

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.4%
Mini One Auto Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

2.8%

Front Offside

2.6%

Nearside

2.2%

Other Mini Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mini models.

Mini Mini Cooper Park Lane

53.2% pass rate

Mini Countryman Cooper Brdwalk Ed A

93.8% pass rate

Mini Cooper S

76.5% pass rate

Mini Mini

84.3% pass rate

Mini Mini-n

87.8% pass rate

Mini Roadster

86.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mini One Auto

Mini One Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini One Auto MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini One Auto?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mini One Auto is 81.7% 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 Auto?
The most common MOT failures on the Mini One Auto are: Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.2%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.5%), A tyre seriously damaged (1.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mini One Auto reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.7%, the Mini One Auto 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 Auto?
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 Auto?
Typical mileage for the Mini One Auto: 81,485 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used One Auto to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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