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Mini Paceman (2015)

2,138 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.7% first-time pass rate

2015 Mini Paceman

CarHunch analysed 2,138 real MOT records for the 2015 Mini Paceman. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 9.7% above UK average
89.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
39,973
typical mileage
30,242–50,093 middle half
30.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.03
avg MOT failures per car
over 9 tests on record

Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 2.2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

90.6%
Petrol
1,233 vehicles
88.4%
Diesel
905 vehicles

What to check before buying a 2015 Mini Paceman

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 30.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (58%) 1,233 90.6% 0.95
Diesel (42%) 905 88.4% 1.13

Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Mini Paceman vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

30,242
low mileage
39,973
typical
50,093
high mileage

Half of all 2015 Mini Paceman vehicles fall between 30,242 and 50,093 miles.

2015 Mini Paceman — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 1,969 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.

2,023 1,969 2018 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.

MOT History Averages

9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.03
Avg failures per vehicle
6.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Mini Paceman

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 47.2%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 44.6%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 28.4%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 26.3%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 24.9%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 19%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 18.4%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 17.3%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.

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