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KS57 UDT

2008 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,031 mi
Last recorded67,031 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper Auto45,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 UDT
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 67,031 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 65,788 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 65,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 64,337 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 64,337 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 63,543 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 61,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 60,811 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 59,890 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 59,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 54,563 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 50,212 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 48,603 miles

Slight power steering leak

Pass 29 Nov 2016 44,095 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 39,462 miles

Front tyres have worn outer edge

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 34,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 34,912 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 29,856 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 23,677 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 19,777 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front wiper blades split

Fail 24 Jan 2012 19,767 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front wiper blades split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2011 9,538 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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KS57 UDT is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KS57 UDT, 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 KS57 UDT registered?

KS57 UDT is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is KS57 UDT safe to buy?

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