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KS08 MZW

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,401 mi
Last recorded119,401 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 MZW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 119,401 miles

cat efficiency poor, just made it through on 2nd test. engine appears to be burning abit of oil

nearside rear spring corroded

offside rear spring corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2026 119,393 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 115,562 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 115,502 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 113,940 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 111,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 109,351 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 104,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 94,103 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,851 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 84,501 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2017 75,720 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 67,902 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 60,378 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,553 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,880 miles

o/s/r brake pad sensor wire insecure.

Pass 3 May 2012 37,658 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 29,627 miles

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

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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KS08 MZW is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS08 MZW registered?

KS08 MZW is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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