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HY08 PZO

2008 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,458 mi
Last recorded107,458 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R58)55,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 PZO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 107,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 103,956 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 103,955 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 101,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 98,174 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 95,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 94,518 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 91,439 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 88,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 88,708 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 85,276 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 81,310 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to wear low/nail in tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,976 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on edges recommend replacement soon.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/r tyre worn uneven recommend replacement.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 73,009 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,827 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,724 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,086 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,053 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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HY08 PZO is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 55,165 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY08 PZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY08 PZO registered?

HY08 PZO is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 5 March 2008.

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