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EY08 UDE

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,976 mi
Last recorded109,976 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 UDE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 109,976 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 107,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil LEAKING (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 107,690 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil LEAKING (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 107,646 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 100,656 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 95,381 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 91,154 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 84,851 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 84,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 77,771 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,242 miles

Nearside Front outter tyre wall cut but cord not exsposed

Pass 20 Dec 2016 68,378 miles

Nearside Front damage to tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2015 65,390 miles

slight coolant leak, vehicle topped up

Pass 26 Nov 2014 63,524 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 61,114 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 61,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,283 miles

N/S/F tyre bald on outer edge (195/55x16- run flats).

Fail 7 Feb 2013 53,283 miles

N/S/F tyre bald on outer edge (195/55x16- run flats).

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,549 miles

Fine chips in windscreen.

N/S/R tyre getting close to wear bands & has 2 nails in tread (195/55x16 run on flats).

Fail 23 Feb 2011 33,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear tyres close to wear bands (3-4mm)

front brake pads worn very low recommend replacing soon discs slightly lipped

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres close to wear bands (3-4mm)

front brake pads worn very low recommend replacing soon discs slightly lipped

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 UDE is a 2008 Mini Cooper 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 61,507 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 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.

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EY08 UDE is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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