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RE08 ATO

2008 Mini One

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,034 mi
Last recorded132,034 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 ATO
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 132,034 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch: Ridged pipe - corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both N/S/F & O/S/F - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel: Sealing cap - ring perishing

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 131,075 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 131,075 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position randomly releases (6.2.1 (e))

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

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 131,062 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 126,924 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 126,923 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 121,914 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 121,905 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 118,554 miles

EML light on

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 118,554 miles

EML light on

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,097 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 115,097 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 110,014 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 100,697 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 100,697 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 95,543 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,082 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 89,082 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,213 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,979 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,945 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 69,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,726 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,887 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 43,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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RE08 ATO is a 2008 Mini One in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 63,281 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RE08 ATO registered?

RE08 ATO is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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