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CE08 HYU

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,251 mi
Last recorded119,251 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 HYU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 119,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 119,251 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 109,138 miles

Exhaust heat shield deformed

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

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 109,138 miles

Exhaust heat shield deformed

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working Stop & Tail (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 94,558 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 86,025 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both need replacing soon (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2021 78,442 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 71,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 62,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,075 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,528 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 50,129 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,789 miles

wear to front discs and os pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2014 41,491 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Feb 2014 41,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,116 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,466 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,917 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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CE08 HYU is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE08 HYU registered?

CE08 HYU is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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