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CA08 XOM

2008 Mini Mini (R57)

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,261 mi
Last recorded85,261 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R57)53,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XOM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 85,261 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 85,172 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 71,858 miles

Front Inner rubbing noise from inner sterring couling

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil stain lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 71,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner rubbing noise from inner sterring couling

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil stain lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,185 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 63,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 58,717 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 58,626 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box corroded (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 54,524 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 54,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 49,844 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 49,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,664 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 39,472 miles

rear ex is rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2015 39,472 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear ex is rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,570 miles

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

backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 34,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

backbox outer skin corroded

coolaant level below min mark

oil level on min mark

nearside rear tyre badly worn on both edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,785 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 24,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

added 1 ltr oil

Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,158 miles

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

added 1 ltr oil

Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,318 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 18,318 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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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CA08 XOM is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57) in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CA08 XOM, 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 CA08 XOM registered?

CA08 XOM is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 17 July 2008.

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