Mini One: visibility MOT failures
Visibility was a recorded failure area in 4.9% of Mini One MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2006 cars.
Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair cost: £15–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Visibility failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,383 | 6.5% |
| 2006 | 1,341 | 6.5% |
| 2007 | 1,789 | 4.6% |
| 2008 | 1,857 | 4.4% |
| 2009 | 1,926 | 3.4% |
| 2014 | 35,268 | 4.8% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.