2015 MINI Paceman MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 83.7% of MINI Pacemans first used in 2015 passed their MOT first time, against 71.9% for all cars first used in 2015. Across 6,225 Paceman first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, lamps and electrical equipment and brakes.
This page analyses first MOT tests for MINI Pacemans first used in 2015 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2015 MINI Paceman MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Pacemans first used in 2015 against all cars first used in 2015 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Paceman figure was 11.8 points higher.
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| Test year | 2015 Paceman | All cars first used 2015 | Paceman first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.8% | 79.7% | 2,119 |
| 2022 | 85.6% | 77.8% | 2,119 |
| 2023 | 86.0% | 75.5% | 2,102 |
| 2024 | 83.8% | 73.5% | 2,066 |
| 2025 | 83.7% | 71.9% | 2,057 |
Common 2015 MINI Paceman MOT failures
Share of the 964 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 10.9% | 105 |
| Headlamp aim: too high | 8.8% | 85 |
| Tyre condition: has ply or cords exposed | 7.3% | 70 |
| Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 7.0% | 67 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | 6.3% | 61 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2015 MINI Paceman before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
Common 2015 MINI Paceman MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2015 Pacemans, as a share of all 6,225 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 15.8% | 985 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 7.6% | 475 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 7.3% | 454 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 5.1% | 315 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 2.4% | 148 |
Questions about the 2015 MINI Paceman MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2015 MINI Paceman?
In 2025, 83.7% of Pacemans first used in 2015 passed their MOT first time, against 71.9% for all cars first used in 2015. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2015 Paceman most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres (in 37.8% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (29.3%) and brakes (17.9%). The single most common item was “Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm” (10.9%).
How often does a 2015 MINI Paceman fail its MOT?
In 2025, 16.3% of first tests on Pacemans first used in 2015 did not pass first time: 12.5% failed, and a further 3.8% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 964 of 6,225 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2015 MINI Paceman MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 15.8% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (7.6%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (7.3%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (5.1%) and “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (2.4%).
Is a 2015 MINI Paceman reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 87.8% in 2021 to 83.7% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2015
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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