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VK08 CHZ

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,054 mi
Last recorded148,054 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 CHZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 148,054 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 148,054 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 146,327 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 144,354 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))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 143,280 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 143,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 127,468 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 127,468 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.38 (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 104,239 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 81,961 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 81,410 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 73,463 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 62,565 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 62,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 47,585 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,852 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2013 38,673 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 32,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,012 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,902 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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VK08 CHZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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VK08 CHZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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