2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 MINI Paceman MOT pass rate and common faults

663 MOT tests in 2024. 78.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time78.7%
Failed or needed repairs21.3%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 663 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    25 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    21 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.2%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.8%
  8. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.8%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    10 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.2%
  2. Tyres6.8%
  3. Brakes3.9%
  4. Suspension2.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  7. Wheels1.2%
  8. Body & chassis1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.7%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2013 MINI Paceman?

In 2024, 78.7% of 2013 MINI Paceman cars passed their MOT first time, across 663 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 MINI Paceman?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 MINI Paceman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).