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EX58 VDY

2008 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,500 mi
Last recorded90,500 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R57)53,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 VDY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 90,500 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Oct 2025 90,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Oct 2024 85,784 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 85,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 83,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,227 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven inner edge and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 5 Oct 2021 76,271 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 76,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,280 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Central Gearbox mounting defective mount rubber perishing ans spiting ()

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 71,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Gearbox mounting defective mount rubber perishing ans spiting ()

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 67,031 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 56,137 miles

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

coolant leak

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2018 56,137 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,648 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes binding by hand

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,660 miles

all tyre valves split and perished

o/s/r silencer corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,021 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 33,956 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,655 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 23,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 12,804 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 12,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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EX58 VDY is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EX58 VDY, 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 EX58 VDY registered?

EX58 VDY is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 1 September 2008.

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