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GU08 CYK

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,542 mi
Last recorded57,542 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 CYK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 57,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 57,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 56,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake backing plate damaged and corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 55,636 miles

Fuel cap sealing device worn and creaking

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 54,684 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 54,684 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 54,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,886 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre pressure warning displayed

Pass 6 Aug 2020 49,629 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 44,796 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 42,523 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre bald outer

Pass 24 Feb 2017 39,186 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% top half not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% top half not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 36,963 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 35,048 miles

wipers split on ends

Fail 19 Feb 2015 35,048 miles

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

wipers split on ends

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front tyre bald on outer edge

off side front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 28 Feb 2014 33,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre bald on outer edge

off side front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 31,740 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,290 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 28,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pads front worn

Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,488 miles

brake pads front worn

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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GU08 CYK is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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GU08 CYK is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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