2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 MINI One MOT pass rate and common faults

176 MOT tests in 2024. 55.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time55.1%
Failed or needed repairs44.9%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 176 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working9.1%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.5%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.0%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0%
  9. Fuel cap/sealing device: ineffective3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics36.9%
  2. Suspension17.6%
  3. Body & chassis17.0%
  4. Brakes15.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.8%
  6. Tyres8.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  8. Steering5.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine34.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.2%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened15.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 MINI One?

In 2024, 55.1% of 2006 MINI One cars passed their MOT first time, across 176 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 MINI One?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 MINI One reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).