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VK58 HYJ

2008 Mini One

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,178 mi
Last recorded89,178 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 HYJ
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 89,178 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 89,170 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 88,454 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 88,434 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 87,543 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2024 87,538 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 86,650 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,449 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 78,215 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 75,346 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,476 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 63,466 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to obtain result due to ALL gas content exceeding spec. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2018 54,941 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 36,418 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 36,415 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,054 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,083 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,129 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,214 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 21,214 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 17,971 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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VK58 HYJ is a 2008 Mini One in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 63,281 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK58 HYJ registered?

VK58 HYJ is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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