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EK08 MPX

2008 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,069 mi
Last recorded118,069 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 MPX
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 118,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 118,066 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 114,891 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 110,216 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside

Fail 14 Aug 2023 110,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Aug 2022 107,504 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 104,940 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 101,432 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,642 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 93,540 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 93,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 86,501 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,237 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 71,991 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2014 63,392 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,635 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,903 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,835 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 43,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,499 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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EK08 MPX is a 2008 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 63,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EK08 MPX is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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