2016 MINI Paceman · 5,034 MOT tests
2016 MINI Paceman reliability
2016 MINI Pacemans fail 12.1% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Paceman years (5,034 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Pacemans: 15.5%)
- 12.1%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Pacemans: 15.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 38% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 45,097
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,034
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 MINI Paceman
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.4%
- Lights and electrics3.6%
- Brakes1.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Suspension0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.01%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.97%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.75%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.75%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.62%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.6%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.25%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.92%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.38%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.09%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.73%)
Other years
Every MINI Paceman year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 MINI Paceman reliable?
2016 MINI Pacemans fail 12.1% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Paceman years (5,034 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 MINI Paceman MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.01% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.97% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.75% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 MINI Paceman have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 MINI Paceman shows 45,097 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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