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AA08 KFX

2008 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,435 mi
Last recorded99,435 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 KFX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 99,435 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute With engine running, they hyper flash as led type and are meant to be sequential indicators, that are not working correctly. (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 99,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute With engine running, they hyper flash as led type and are meant to be sequential indicators, that are not working correctly. (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 89,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.40.18RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.40.18RF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 89,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205.40.18RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.40.18RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.40.18RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.40.18RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 81,134 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 81,122 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 78,271 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 75,900 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 72,815 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,035 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 66,864 miles

perishing to outer edge of front tyres

Fail 23 Jun 2017 66,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure pad sensor (1.9.2a)

perishing to outer edge of front tyres

Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,321 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 59,595 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,729 miles

rear brake disc or poor

Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,241 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,355 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,723 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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AA08 KFX is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 59,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA08 KFX registered?

AA08 KFX is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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