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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mini Paceman. Check any Paceman by registration number below.

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88.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.9%

vs Mini Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mini Paceman — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini Paceman has an average MOT pass rate of 88.6%, which is 6.9 percentage points above the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Paceman is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mini Paceman fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged. If you are preparing your Paceman for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mini Paceman, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mini Paceman performs at MOT across different model years.

2017

Based on 360 vehicles

89.2%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

28.0%

2016

Based on 3,752 vehicles

91.2%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

9.8%

2015

Based on 5,861 vehicles

89.3%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

12.3%

Mileage at 10yr

111k mi

2014

Based on 10,362 vehicles

87.3%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

13.7%

Mileage at 10yr

110k mi

2013

Based on 1,885 vehicles

86.0%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

13.7%

Mileage at 10yr

113k mi

0

Based on 8,914 vehicles

88.8%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mini Paceman

The most common reasons a Mini Paceman fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.7%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.1%
3

A tyre cords visible or damaged

0.9%
4

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

0.8%
5

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

0.8%
Mini Paceman Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

1.4%

Front Offside

1.4%

Front Nearside

1.1%

Other Mini Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mini models.

Mini Mini Cooper Park Lane

53.2% pass rate

Mini Countryman Cooper Brdwalk Ed A

93.8% pass rate

Mini Cooper S

76.5% pass rate

Mini Mini

84.3% pass rate

Mini Mini-n

87.8% pass rate

Mini Roadster

86.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mini Paceman

Mini Paceman — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini Paceman MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini Paceman?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mini Paceman is 88.6% compared to the Mini average of 81.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mini Paceman?
The most common MOT failures on the Mini Paceman are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.7%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.1%), A tyre cords visible or damaged (0.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mini Paceman reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 88.6%, the Mini Paceman is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mini Paceman?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mini Paceman?
Typical mileage for the Mini Paceman: 111,196 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Paceman to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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