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AP08 NKK

2008 Mini Mini (R57)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,250 mi
Last recorded133,250 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R57)53,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 NKK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 133,250 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 133,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2024 133,101 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 133,100 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 133,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 122,619 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 112,414 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 108,262 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 103,927 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 100,092 miles

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

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

nearside front jacking point missing

Fail 28 Aug 2019 100,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

nearside front jacking point missing

Pass 7 Dec 2018 89,471 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 86,079 miles

exhaust slight corroded

nearside offside wiper blade slight worn

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2017 86,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

exhaust slight corroded

front wiper blades worn rubber

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2016 80,972 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,037 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 63,289 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 46,338 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 31,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,134 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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AP08 NKK is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 53,357 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP08 NKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP08 NKK registered?

AP08 NKK is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 30 June 2008.

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