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VA08 CZW

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,261 mi
Last recorded106,261 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 CZW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 106,261 miles

all disc corrosion

front subframe mounts corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2023 106,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 99% n/s nothing (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at back on top (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all disc corrosion

front subframe mounts corrosion

Fail 30 May 2022 106,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn bearings loose some have fallen out (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Emissions not tested emission results not reached due to exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 98,046 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 98,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2019 79,349 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 76,837 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 73,158 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 67,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 65,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear exhust box outer cover rusted

Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,844 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 62,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 57,999 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 21 May 2013 57,999 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,462 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,398 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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VA08 CZW 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 68.8%.

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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VA08 CZW is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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