2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 MINI Paceman MOT pass rate and common faults

136 MOT tests in 2024. 86.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time86.0%
Failed or needed repairs14.0%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 136 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    3 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    6 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.5%
    2 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    2 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  6. Position lamp: not working1.5%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side0.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  9. Stop lamp: not working0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.4%
  2. Lights & electrics5.1%
  3. Brakes3.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  5. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.2%

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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2017 MINI Paceman?

In 2024, 86.0% of 2017 MINI Paceman cars passed their MOT first time, across 136 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 MINI Paceman?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 MINI Paceman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).