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DC08 LEY

2018 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,290 mi
Last recorded93,290 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mini Cooper S28,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC08 LEY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 93,290 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 93,290 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 85,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2025 85,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2024 74,692 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 63,204 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 63,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 May 2022 40,201 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 29,177 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 29,177 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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DC08 LEY is a 2018 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 28,816 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 8 years old, this Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC08 LEY registered?

DC08 LEY is a 2018 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 August 2018.

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