Is the MINI Paceman ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 7,986 MOT tests, around 61% of MINI Pacemans still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 5% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 34%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 53% petrol, 47% diesel. Every petrol Paceman in the data (2013 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Pacemans are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 61%
- Likely charged
- 5%
- Depends on the car
- 34%
- MOT tests analysed
- 7,986
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Paceman ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Pacemans of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Likely compliant60 tested | Likely compliant71 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant766 tested | Likely compliant581 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant1,240 tested | Check exact car862 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant1,879 tested | Check exact car1,865 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant279 tested | Likely charged381 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Paceman
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (53% of Pacemans tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (47% of Pacemans tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Pacemans from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (34% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or MINI can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Pacemans fare at the MOT too: see the MINI Paceman MOT failure rate.
Buying a used MINI Paceman for London: what the MOT data shows
The MINI Pacemans in this data were first registered between 2013 and 2017. 2014 was the most common year, with 3,744 tests (47% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
Pacemans from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 85% of the time, at an average of 56,008 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 80% of the time with 69,830 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Pacemans likely to comply are from 2016. 581 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 89% of the time and averaged 46,891 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Paceman's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (1.9% of tests) and "has ply or cords exposed" (1.5%); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (1.3%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 17.0% of tests.
Overall, 85% of Pacemans passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 58,065 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other MINI models
About this data
Based on 7,986 first MOT tests of the MINI Paceman carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 7,986 MOT tests say about the MINI Paceman and London's ULEZ.
Is the MINI Paceman ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 61% of Pacemans on the road are likely compliant and 5% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Paceman years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Pacemans first registered from 2013 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Paceman ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Pacemans from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Paceman is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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