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DA08 FMD

2008 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

120,641 mi
Last recorded120,641 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FMD
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 120,641 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 120,618 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 115,927 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 110,464 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 103,808 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 94,943 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 86,821 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 80,083 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 70,991 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,349 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 56,243 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 52,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on top of engine

Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,890 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 40,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,913 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,338 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,744 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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DA08 FMD is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 59,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA08 FMD registered?

DA08 FMD is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is DA08 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 FMD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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