RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Mini Paceman reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·14,022 DVSA tests·2024
Across 14,022 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 84% of Mini Paceman cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and suspension.
84%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 75% of peers
+10.9 pts
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
14,022 tests · fleet 73%
84%
Where the Paceman fails
Suspension99
Brakes98
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres96
Lights & electrics97
Holds up better on steering, suspension, body & structure.
Share of 8 to 12 years Mini Paceman MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Mini Paceman reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mini Paceman holds up well for its age: 84% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 75% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mini Paceman?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mini Paceman in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 84%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mini Paceman MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Mini Paceman versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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