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EY08 KNV

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,641 mi
Last recorded71,641 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 KNV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 71,641 miles

Coil spring corroded O/S/F and O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust modified.

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 69,093 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 69,093 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 65,112 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device poor

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 28 Sep 2022 57,658 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device poor

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 50,999 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 43,971 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 38,363 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 32,047 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 31,071 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,518 miles

Offside wiper is starting to split

Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,792 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 23,547 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,547 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,331 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,442 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,838 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 12,727 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,727 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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EY08 KNV is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 61,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY08 KNV registered?

EY08 KNV is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EY08 KNV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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