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ST08 KYE

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,255 mi
Last recorded101,255 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 KYE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 101,255 miles

Front subframe corrosion

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 101,255 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front subframe corrosion

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 97,702 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 94,725 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 94,725 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,369 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 86,113 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 76,716 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tyre warning light on

Fail 11 Jul 2018 76,022 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tyre warning light on

Pass 12 Jul 2017 56,300 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 56,300 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,883 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 42,786 miles

covers fitted to underside

sticker in swept area removed

Pass 14 May 2015 41,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine lamp on.both front arm bushes soft.

Pass 12 May 2014 40,565 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 12 May 2014 40,565 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 34,020 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 25,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 25,265 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,518 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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ST08 KYE is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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ST08 KYE is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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