MINI Paceman
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 16,169 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
89%
Total Tests
16,169
Highest Pass Rate
2016 (91%)
Years Covered
5
About the MINI Paceman
The MINI Paceman was MOT tested 16,169 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2013 to 2017), with an average pass rate of 89%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2016 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 2,666 tests. The 2017 model has the lowest at 88%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The MINI Paceman has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2013) averages 75,626 miles, while the newest (2017) averages 48,710 miles.
Compared to the MINI brand average of 84%, the Paceman performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the MINI range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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MINI Paceman by Year
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Questions about the MINI Paceman
Is the MINI Paceman reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (2013 to 2017), the MINI Paceman averages an 89% MOT pass rate, from 16,169 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2016 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.
Which year MINI Paceman has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2016 MINI Paceman has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2017 model has the lowest at 88%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer MINI Pacemans more reliable?
The MINI Paceman has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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