2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 MINI One MOT pass rate and common faults

1,137 MOT tests in 2024. 89.9% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.9%
Failed or needed repairs10.1%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,137 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    14 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    9 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    7 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  2. Tyres3.9%
  3. Brakes2.3%
  4. Lights & electrics1.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  6. Wheels0.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.1%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.1%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%

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 2020 MINI One?

In 2024, 89.9% of 2020 MINI One cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,137 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 MINI One?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 MINI One reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).