MINI Paceman 2014: MOT failure rate for its age
15.4% of 22,545 MOT tests of the MINI Paceman first registered in 2014 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 103.3 (95% CI 99.8–106.7; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2014 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 15.4 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 22545 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 99.8–106.7) | 103.3 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 22545 |
| Rank among this model's 5 build years | 4 | of 5 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 22545 |
| Tested in 2024 | 3701 | tests | median 66,688 miles | 2024 | 3701 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2014 MINI Paceman fail at each age?
Cars built in 2014 were tested at ages 5 to 10 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3,877 | 11.5 | 10.6–12.6 | 12.1 | 95.3 |
| 6 | 3,658 | 14.5 | 13.4–15.6 | 13.4 | 108.1 |
| 7 | 3,811 | 14.4 | 13.3–15.6 | 14 | 102.8 |
| 8 | 3,754 | 15.3 | 14.1–16.4 | 14.6 | 104.4 |
| 9 | 3,744 | 17.5 | 16.3–18.7 | 16.7 | 104.5 |
| 10 | 3,701 | 19.6 | 18.3–20.9 | 18.9 | 103.5 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,545 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2014 MINI Paceman?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2014 is tyres: 8.1 items per 100 first tests, against 7.6 across all build years of the MINI Paceman. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2014 were tested at ages 5 to 10.
| Failure group | Built 2014, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 8.1 | 7.6 | 1,821 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.7 | 5 | 1,292 |
| Brakes | 4.2 | 3.6 | 943 |
| Visibility | 4.1 | 4 | 930 |
| Suspension | 1.5 | 1.2 | 335 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,545 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2014 compare with the years around it?
Among the 5 published build years of the MINI Paceman, 2014 ranks 4 (1 = fails least for its age). 2013: index 110.5. 2015: index 96.6.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 110.5 | 102.4–118.5 | worse (rough estimate) | 3,882 |
| 2014 | 103.3 | 99.8–106.7 | no different | 22,545 |
| 2015 | 96.6 | 91.9–101.2 | no different | 12,633 |
| 2016 | 91.9 | 85.9–97.9 | better | 8,177 |
| 2017 | 95.6 | 74.6–116.7 | no different (rough estimate) | 734 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 47,971 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). MINI Paceman 2014 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/mini-paceman/2014/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
MINI Paceman 2013 · MINI Paceman 2015 · MINI Paceman 2016 · MINI Paceman 2017 · MINI Paceman by postcode area · MINI Paceman body, chassis and structure failures · MINI Paceman brakes failures · MINI Paceman vehicle identification failures · MINI Paceman lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · MINI Paceman noise, emissions and leaks failures · MINI Paceman road wheels failures · MINI Paceman seat belts and airbags failures · MINI Paceman steering failures · MINI Paceman suspension failures · MINI Paceman tyres failures · MINI Paceman visibility failures