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AE08 FWW

2008 Mini One

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,206 mi
Last recorded97,206 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 FWW
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 97,206 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 175/65R15. Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2026 97,207 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65R15. Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 175/65R15. Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 96,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 175/65R15. michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 96,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 96,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R15. Michelin (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 93,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 93,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 90,174 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 86,254 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 84,310 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 81,313 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 81,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge , tyre sidewall cut and perished

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S/F tyre sidewall perished

O/S/R tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,231 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges of tread

Fail 26 Mar 2018 74,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges of tread

engine light on

Pass 25 Mar 2017 66,332 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall cut but not down to cord

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,119 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 60,119 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,809 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,286 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,563 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,737 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 22,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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AE08 FWW is a 2008 Mini One in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 63,281 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE08 FWW is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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