2015 MINI Paceman · 7,796 MOT tests
2015 MINI Paceman reliability
2015 MINI Pacemans fail 14.4% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Paceman years (7,796 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Pacemans: 15.5%)
- 14.4%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Pacemans: 15.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 53,528
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,796
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 82% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 MINI Paceman
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.4%
- Lights and electrics4.6%
- Brakes2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Suspension1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.26%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.01%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.97%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.95%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.9%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.59%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.18%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.91%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.65%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.59%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 MINI Paceman reliable?
2015 MINI Pacemans fail 14.4% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Paceman years (7,796 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 MINI Paceman MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.26% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (1.01% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 MINI Paceman have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 MINI Paceman shows 53,528 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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