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DY08 KUB

2008 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,046 mi
Last recorded73,046 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R57)53,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 KUB
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 73,046 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 73,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 72,009 miles

steering slightly tight on lock to lock turns

Fail 8 Mar 2023 72,007 miles

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

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

Front bumper in sercure

steering slightly tight on lock to lock turns

tyre pressure light on

Pass 14 Feb 2022 70,786 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 69,758 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 69,756 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 67,925 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged at rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,433 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 62,430 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 54,460 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 54,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust knocks against body on starting car

front bumper insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2017 53,252 miles

Exhaust rear support bracket broken

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 53,252 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust rear support bracket broken

Headlamp aim too low Both - PRS (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 51,891 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,543 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 48,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 42,441 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 35,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has a nail in it

Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has a nail in it

Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box mounting strap broken at top.

Rear exhaust box outer metal skin corroded through, ( exhaust not leaking ).

Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,412 miles

Both rear tyre treads,starting to crack.Nearside rear tyre,out of shape.Wiper blades, poor wipe.

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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DY08 KUB is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DY08 KUB, 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 DY08 KUB registered?

DY08 KUB is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 5 March 2008.

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