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HX08 EOA

2008 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,050 mi
Last recorded43,050 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper Auto45,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 EOA
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 43,050 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 41,173 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 38,454 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 34,983 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 32,411 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 30,007 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 28,037 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 28,037 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 25,204 miles

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 22,847 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 22,847 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Mar 2017 20,947 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Mar 2017 20,947 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2016 19,071 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 17,285 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 31 Mar 2015 17,285 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 14,858 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 12,733 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,916 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 7,537 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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HX08 EOA is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 45,382 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX08 EOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HX08 EOA registered?

HX08 EOA is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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