Mini ONE - 2012
192.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2012 is 249.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mini ONE, model year 2012.
Sample size: 4,896 cars, 10,677 tests and 20,582 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 4,896 cars
The 2012 MINI ONE has an overall defect rate of 193 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 246 per 100, marking a 22% improvement. While tyre wear is common across models, this particular vehicle excels in several categories, particularly in steering, where it shows a 84% lower defect rate than average. Additionally, it performs better than average in wheels, suspensions, and axles, as well as in body and structure defects. However, as mileage increases, the defect rate in this model rises steadily, with the highest rates observed in the 124,000+ miles category. Overall, the MINI ONE demonstrates reliability and fewer defects compared to its peers from the same year.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 4,896 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 15.2% better
88.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 103.8 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 84.8% better
2.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 18.8% worse
22.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.2 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 6.5% better
57.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.9 / 100 tests
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 29.6% better
172.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 244.4 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 40.5% better
15.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.2 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 64.5% better
2.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 6.2 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 5.5% worse
24.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.6 / 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)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,567
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,918
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,769
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,261
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 941
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
MINOR
Occurrences: 875
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 767
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 758
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 533
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 521
Serious faults (Top 10)
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 319
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 241
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 201
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 181
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 172
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 148
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 137
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 127
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 121
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 112