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CA08 XCN

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,712 mi
Last recorded69,712 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XCN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 69,712 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 68,965 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 67,872 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 67,872 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexy broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lamps need cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 65,286 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 65,285 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning lower bulb out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 / 87v run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 63,111 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,856 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 61,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,153 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/ rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 56,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track rod joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 52,411 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,576 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 40,595 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 34,728 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 30,045 miles

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

offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2012 26,463 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2011 22,240 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 22,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,656 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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CA08 XCN is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 61,507 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA08 XCN registered?

CA08 XCN is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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