2022 MINI One — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 MINI One passed 92.2% of its 1,379 recorded MOT tests. Superminis of a similar age fail at 6.9%, so the 2022 One sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 5.4% of all tests — 3.6 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 20 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.4% | 74 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.7% | 24 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.3% | 18 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 18 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 2 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.1% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 19 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 4 | Washers | 14 |
| 5 | Wipers | 13 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.4% | 323 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.5% | 62 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.8% | 53 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.3% | 45 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.9% | 13 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 4 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,092 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 277 | 10.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 84 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | 1,291 | 7.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 One
On a 2022 One, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (1.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 MINI Ones pass their MOT?
92.2% of the 1,379 2022 MINI One MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 MINI One?
Tyres, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by visibility (1.7%).
Does the 2022 One get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 10.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,379 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.