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CE08 THK

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,998 mi
Last recorded104,998 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2023 104,998 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 98,502 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 98,313 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 98,250 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 93,576 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 91,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 90,043 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 90,030 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2019 90,017 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions test abandoned due to smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,201 miles

Nail in both rear tyre treads

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,145 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,017 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on both shoulders

Both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly on inner shoulders

Pass 29 Sep 2015 54,594 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 48,931 miles

Both rear inner anti roll bar bush's worn

Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,407 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 39,407 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,646 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,536 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 26,536 miles

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

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

2 Nails in near side rear tyre (leaking air) also cracking of tread

Near side front tyre worn very low on both edges

Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,188 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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CE08 THK is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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CE08 THK is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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