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FG08 VYA

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,510 mi
Last recorded81,510 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VYA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 81,510 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Possible burning oil (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under vehicle, Suspension, steering & braking components corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2025 81,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under vehicle, Suspension, steering & braking components corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 80,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 80,766 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 73,204 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 69,209 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 65,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil low

Pass 3 Dec 2018 59,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 56,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil low

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 53,510 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 49,804 miles

oil low

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,436 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 36,489 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW

SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,193 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,147 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 16,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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FG08 VYA is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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.

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What year was FG08 VYA registered?

FG08 VYA is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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