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HK08 DBY

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,230 mi
Last recorded123,230 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 DBY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 123,230 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 123,200 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 122,278 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 122,268 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 106,220 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 98,786 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 81,318 miles

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

eml on

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2016 81,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

eml on

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2015 59,448 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2014 51,277 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 45,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 39,125 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust system corroding

Pass 24 May 2011 30,733 miles

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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HK08 DBY is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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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What year was HK08 DBY registered?

HK08 DBY is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is HK08 DBY safe to buy?

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