2013 MINI Paceman MOT pass rate: 84.0% (1,954 tests)
Is the 2013 Paceman getting worse?
Pass rate of 2013-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 83.3% +8.6 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 84.7% +11.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 84.1% +12.0 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2013 Paceman
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 182 | 31.1% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 118 | 20.1% |
| 3 | Brakes | 112 | 19.1% |
| 4 | Suspension | 63 | 10.8% |
| 5 | Visibility | 35 | 6.0% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 30 | 5.1% |
All Paceman years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 (this page) | 1,954 | 84.0% | +10.7 pts | 72,550 |
| 2014 | 10,963 | 85.7% | +9.9 pts | 66,646 |
| 2015 | 6,126 | 88.1% | +9.4 pts | 58,264 |
| 2016 | 3,979 | 90.1% | +8.7 pts | 49,963 |
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FAQs
Is a 2013 MINI Paceman reliable?
2013-registered examples passed 84.0% of their MOT tests (1,954 tests, 2023–2025), +10.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 13 years old with a median 72,550 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2013 Paceman?
The median tested example shows 72,550 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2013 Paceman?
In this cohort petrols pass 86.3% of tests against 82.4% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.