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HN57 UJE

2008 Mini Cooper S Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,080 mi
Last recorded77,080 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto41,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 UJE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 77,080 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2025 77,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 73,353 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 70,772 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 70,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,453 miles

offside rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 68,453 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 66,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 64,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,107 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 58,349 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 55,727 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 52,792 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,291 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 47,279 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,835 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 40,233 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 33,364 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 33,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine k light on

Pass 18 Jan 2011 25,756 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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HN57 UJE is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 41,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN57 UJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HN57 UJE is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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