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AY57 YAF

2008 Mini Mini (R57)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,660 mi
Last recorded104,660 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R57)53,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 YAF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 104,660 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 104,660 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

oil low toped up 2ltrs oil

Pass 16 Mar 2019 90,374 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 90,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,245 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has heavy cracking

Offside Rear tyre has heavy cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2017 65,285 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 54,559 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,658 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 31,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres in poor condition, split in tread

Pass 6 Feb 2013 22,936 miles

front tyres worn on extreme outer edges

Fail 6 Feb 2013 22,936 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres worn on extreme outer edges

Pass 20 Jan 2012 15,878 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 12,646 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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AY57 YAF is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY57 YAF, 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 AY57 YAF registered?

AY57 YAF is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 23 January 2008.

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