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NU08 ZDY

2008 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,740 mi
Last recorded116,740 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper D89,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 ZDY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 116,740 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 113,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 113,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 109,994 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 102,545 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,276 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Aug 2020 95,276 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 88,489 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 88,489 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 84,982 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 17 May 2017 77,093 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 69,459 miles

due to low emmisions ,no printout issued

Fail 28 May 2015 61,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emmisions printout issued due to low emmisions

Pass 28 May 2015 61,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emmisions printout issued due to low emmisions

Pass 13 May 2014 52,339 miles

no emmisions printout issued due to low emmisions

Pass 16 May 2013 43,493 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 33,755 miles

exhaust gas emissions would not registor on analyser.

Pass 17 May 2011 27,322 miles

exhaust gas emmisions would not registor on analyser.

Fail 17 May 2011 27,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust gas emmisions would not registor on analyser.

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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NU08 ZDY is a 2008 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 89,516 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU08 ZDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NU08 ZDY registered?

NU08 ZDY is a 2008 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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