Diesel MINI Paceman: MOT pass rate
85.9% of diesel MINI Pacemans pass the MOT first time, measured across 3,712 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 72,108.
Diesel against the other MINI Paceman versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 87.7% | 4,226 |
| Diesel | 85.9% | 3,712 |
| All MINI Paceman | 86.9% | 7,938 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the MINI Paceman specifically, petrol is the strongest at 87.7%, and this diesel version sits 1 points below the 86.9% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
The diesel MINI Paceman fails more often than the model average, so budget for the items that catch this fuel type and treat a fresh MOT as worth paying for. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel MINI Paceman had covered 72,108 miles at test, against 57,697 for the petrol. That is a shade above the middle of the range, still ordinary wear rather than a red flag, but worth checking against the service book for the car's age.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the MINI Paceman page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other MINI Paceman fuel types
- Petrol MINI Paceman - 87.7%