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SY08 YDO

2008 Mini Cooper D

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,508 mi
Last recorded92,508 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper D89,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 YDO
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 92,508 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened But covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 88,469 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 88,452 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 86,821 miles

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

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

both sub-frames corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2023 86,821 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

both sub-frames corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 85,013 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 82,676 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 77,656 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 77,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 71,924 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,794 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,464 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 51,729 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 46,322 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,341 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 39,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2012 33,210 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 27,886 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 25,577 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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SY08 YDO is a 2008 Mini Cooper D in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 89,516 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY08 YDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY08 YDO is a 2008 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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