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SP08 SYO

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,181 mi
Last recorded43,181 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 SYO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 43,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 41,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 39,947 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 39,947 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 38,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm 195/55R16 Run/flat (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive At engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 37,693 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

service indicator on

Pass 12 Mar 2021 36,900 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 36,443 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 36,443 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 34,303 miles

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 5 Mar 2019 34,303 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2018 28,067 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 22,475 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges and nearing legal limit

Pass 7 Mar 2016 20,543 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 18,174 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 12,662 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 10,700 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 8,349 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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SP08 SYO is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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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SP08 SYO is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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