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KU08 UJB

2008 Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,360 mi
Last recorded94,360 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 UJB
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Sidewalk Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 94,360 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 94,359 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,216 miles

exhaust condition poor

park brake performance at minimum 16%

Fail 12 Nov 2024 91,216 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 88,011 miles

Brake fluid may soon need attention.

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded may soon need attention.

Pass 24 Oct 2022 85,012 miles

nsf spot light not working

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2021 82,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner high beam/ spot light not working

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 82,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear boned bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bonded bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner high beam spot light not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower rear bonded bushes, will soon need attention

Offside Front Lower rear bonded bushes, will soon need attention

Fail 16 Oct 2020 81,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower rear bonded bushes, will soon need attention

Offside Front Lower rear bonded bushes, will soon need attention

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 78,819 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,415 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 74,101 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 74,240 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

reservior top missing

Fail 30 May 2018 74,240 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

reservior top missing

Pass 19 May 2017 61,422 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 61,422 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2016 55,964 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 55,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 48,730 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 39,559 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 35,571 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 27,831 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 27,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 19,049 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 19,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto?

Based on 582 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
4,046
Miles/Year
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
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KU08 UJB is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU08 UJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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KU08 UJB is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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