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MINI Paceman years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

7,046 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 2014–2016 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

All 3 MINI Paceman years have MOT pass rates above the average for vehicles first used in the same year.

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

81.7%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 80.8% to 82.6%.

In 2025, 81.7% of the 7,046 initial MOT tests on MINI Paceman cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 70.8%. That is 10.9 points above the same-age average.

In our tables of the highest MOT pass rates by age: joint 9th of 167 cars first used in 2015.

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MINI Paceman MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

YearChartTestsmedian milesPassed first timeAgainst all vehicles that year
2016age 91,33156,60084.1%±2.1+9.2 ptsall: 74.9%
2015age 102,05863,80083.7%±1.7+11.8 ptsall: 71.9%
2014age 113,65772,60079.7%±1.4+11.1 ptsall: 68.6%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

When a car's mileage doesn't add up

Common Paceman problems at the MOT

Share of the 1,290 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these add up to more than 100%.

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. Each year page compares that year's failure areas with all vehicles first used in the same year.

What to check when viewing a Paceman

Based on the areas where MINI Paceman MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

  1. Tyres

    In 34.9% of failed Paceman tests

    • Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
    • Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
    • Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.

  2. Lights and electrics

    In 33.6% of failed Paceman tests

    • Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
    • Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
    • Warning lights on the dashboard should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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After an MOT advisory

MINI Paceman cars that passed their 2024 MOT first time with an advisory, and what their next MOT found, against similar cars that passed with nothing noted in that area. All first-use years together.

Tyres

Of MINI Paceman cars that passed their 2024 MOT with a tyre advisory and came back for their next MOT 10–14 months later, 8.2% failed on tyres, against 5.2% of similar cars with nothing noted. Based on 1,051 and 3,538 cars.

  • With a tyre advisory8.2%
  • Similar cars, nothing noted5.2%

Cars not tested again in that window are not included: 11.6% of those with a tyre advisory and 11.9% of the others.

Similar cars are the same model, first-use year and mileage band. Areas are the DVSA's top-level groups, so the later fail may not be the fault that was advised. These figures describe what happened to these cars. They don't show what a repair would have changed.

How we worked this out

MINI Paceman questions

Which MINI Paceman years have lower MOT pass rates?

Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, no model year is clearly below average. Above average: 2014–2016. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.

Is the MINI Paceman reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 81.7% of initial MOT tests on MINI Paceman cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 70.8%. That is 10.9 points above average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common MINI Paceman problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are tyres (in 34.9% of failed tests) and lights and electrics (in 33.6% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 10-year-old MINI Paceman?

At their 2025 MOT tests, MINI Paceman cars first used in 2015, about 10 years old, had a median of 63,800 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific Paceman's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any MINI Paceman

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Other MINI models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

Cars ranked by MOT pass rate, by age

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all MINI Paceman cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count