2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 MINI Paceman MOT pass rate and common faults

1,326 MOT tests in 2024. 85.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time85.4%
Failed or needed repairs14.6%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,326 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    44 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    17 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    16 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    12 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.7%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.7%
  2. Lights & electrics5.2%
  3. Brakes2.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  6. Suspension0.5%
  7. Wheels0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 MINI Paceman?

In 2024, 85.4% of 2016 MINI Paceman cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,326 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 MINI Paceman?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 MINI Paceman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).