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VE08 KLC

2008 Mini Cooper Auto

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,853 mi
Last recorded29,853 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper Auto45,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 KLC
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 29,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 28,895 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 28,895 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 28,333 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 27,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 26,845 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 26,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 25,456 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 24,433 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 23,277 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 22,654 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,456 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 15,720 miles

all tyre treads and outer s/walls badly perished

Pass 11 Jun 2014 14,582 miles

all tyres 6yrs old and perished

Pass 28 May 2013 12,354 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 9,302 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 7,730 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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VE08 KLC is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 45,382 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE08 KLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE08 KLC registered?

VE08 KLC is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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The MOT history for VE08 KLC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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