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S111 EMA

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,840 mi
Last recorded68,840 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 EMA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 68,840 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 68,757 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Oct 2024 62,333 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 62,284 miles

Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 60,916 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 56,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 53,337 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 49,995 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 47,733 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 45,481 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 42,771 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 36,042 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 32,196 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,579 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 22,857 miles

1.advice to change both front wiper blade's.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 15,515 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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S111 EMA is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 61,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was S111 EMA registered?

S111 EMA is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 December 2008.

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