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GF08 WUA

2008 Mini Mini (R59)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,839 mi
Last recorded66,839 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 WUA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 66,839 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 65,156 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 65,156 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 62,172 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 60,128 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 57,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 57,915 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 55,975 miles

All tyres have age related cracking

Fail 7 May 2021 55,969 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All tyres have age related cracking

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 54,764 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 54,764 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,996 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 48,494 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,396 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 45,396 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,045 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 42,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,281 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,210 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 29,539 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,364 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,334 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R59)?

Based on 3,691 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Registration plate lamp not working 14
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GF08 WUA is a 2008 Mini Mini (R59) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R59) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF08 WUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R59) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Mini (R59) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF08 WUA registered?

GF08 WUA is a 2008 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GF08 WUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 WUA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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