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LE57 HDU

2008 Mini Cooper S Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,845 mi
Last recorded89,845 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto41,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 HDU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 89,845 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 87,012 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 84,811 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 84,557 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,257 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 75,042 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 75,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 72,821 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 72,821 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,920 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 60,639 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 60,639 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,737 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 9 Apr 2014 54,649 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 41,704 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 41,704 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,439 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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LE57 HDU is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 41,652 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE57 HDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LE57 HDU?

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What year was LE57 HDU registered?

LE57 HDU is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is LE57 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE57 HDU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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