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PX08 UCN

2008 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,592 mi
Last recorded129,592 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R57)53,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 UCN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 129,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency close to limit

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 129,516 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 129,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 129,105 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 129,105 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 126,391 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 126,338 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 118,257 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 118,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 100,725 miles

All brake discs worn, but not seriosly weakened

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 100,725 miles

All brake discs worn, but not seriosly weakened

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,248 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 75,548 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 75,548 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 63,763 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jul 2014 63,763 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jul 2013 54,356 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 49,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 45,251 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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PX08 UCN is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2008 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 53,357 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 Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PX08 UCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PX08 UCN registered?

PX08 UCN is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 31 March 2008.

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