2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 MINI One MOT pass rate and common faults

9,857 MOT tests in 2024. 82.5% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time82.5%
Failed or needed repairs17.5%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,857 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    213 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    212 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    132 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  8. Position lamp: not working0.7%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.6%
  2. Lights & electrics5.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  4. Brakes4.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  6. Suspension1.4%
  7. Wheels0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.1%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2015 MINI One?

In 2024, 82.5% of 2015 MINI One cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,857 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 MINI One?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 MINI One reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).