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VO08 YFZ

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,512 mi
Last recorded116,512 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 YFZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 116,512 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 109,825 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 109,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Bonding failed (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 103,264 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 103,262 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 96,110 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between the treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching minimum tread depth marks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between the treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 90,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside brake disc faces slightly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,543 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between the treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside and nearside front tyres slightly worn on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 80,255 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside, Central and offside front windscreen

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner/outer edge of treaded section

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 74,428 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

rear silencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

Fail 26 Nov 2018 74,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

rear silencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

Pass 23 Nov 2017 67,910 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 58,334 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 57,495 miles

Exhaust rusting

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 52,696 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND LIPPED, EXHAUST RUSTING

Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,851 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODING, ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN, FRONT BRAKE PADS 75% WORN

Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,955 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,678 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 24,733 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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VO08 YFZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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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VO08 YFZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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