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EK08 FYY

2008 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,742 mi
Last recorded106,742 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 FYY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 106,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 103,101 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 103,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 98,205 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 98,201 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 92,442 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 92,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 89,791 miles

Auxiliary belt tensioner damper disconnected .

Timing chain noisy

Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,314 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner disc corroded. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear discs corroded on inner (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 87,543 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2019 87,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,703 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

yellow brake pad indicator on

Fail 20 Apr 2018 85,703 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

yellow brake pad indicator on

Pass 21 Apr 2017 83,412 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,953 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,479 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 56,479 miles

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,497 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,030 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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EK08 FYY is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK08 FYY is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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