Mini ONE - 2006
454.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mini ONE, model year 2006.
Sample size: 201 cars, 455 tests and 2,070 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 201 cars
The 2006 MINI ONE shows a higher overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 455 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 23% above the average of 369 defects. Notably, this model struggles significantly with brake-related issues, reporting a defect rate of 224 compared to the average of 157, as well as problems with steering and lights and electrics. Conversely, it performs better in the equipment category, showing a defect rate of 8, which is lower than the average of 11. As mileage increases, defects also rise, particularly in the higher mileage brackets.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 201 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 45.5% worse
224.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▼ 89.1% worse
38.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
- Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
Visibility
▼ 27.1% worse
35.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 21.4% worse
134.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
- Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 4.8% worse
329.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 100 tests
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Body/Structure
▼ 1.2% worse
60.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 33.1% better
7.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 78.1% worse
79.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 213
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 184
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 163
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 125
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 122
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 95
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 89
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 62
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 48
Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 46
Serious faults (Top 10)
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 12