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KF08 KAF

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,257 mi
Last recorded34,257 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF08 KAF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 34,257 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 34,257 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 33,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 33,193 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 32,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 31,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 31,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 30,089 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 28,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 28,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 22,676 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 18,956 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 17,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel slightly buckled

Fail 21 Feb 2017 17,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel slightly buckled

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 15,428 miles

Front both wiper blades torn on edges

Fail 15 Feb 2016 15,428 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front both wiper blades torn on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2015 13,482 miles

n/s inner tie rod slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2014 11,208 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 9,066 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 9,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 7,071 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 4,999 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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KF08 KAF is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver 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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What year was KF08 KAF registered?

KF08 KAF is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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