2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 MINI One MOT pass rate and common faults

7,331 MOT tests in 2024. 72.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time72.4%
Failed or needed repairs27.6%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,331 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  2. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    169 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    176 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.9%
  2. Brakes6.8%
  3. Tyres6.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.6%
  6. Suspension3.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened3.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position 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 2013 MINI One?

In 2024, 72.4% of 2013 MINI One cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,331 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 MINI One?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 MINI One reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).