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VO08 ZTZ

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

167,035 mi
Last recorded167,035 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 ZTZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 167,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 167,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 153,742 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 153,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 147,890 miles

steering lock warning light on

Fail 1 Oct 2020 147,887 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering lock warning light on

Fail 27 Aug 2020 147,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2019 144,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Fail 12 Apr 2019 144,120 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose mounting insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Pass 20 Apr 2018 138,770 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 138,769 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 121,524 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 99,246 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 99,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 99,115 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front tyres on 2.5mm & bold on edges

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,376 miles

air filter housing loose

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,157 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,625 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 54,625 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

cuts in tread on nearside front tyre

cuts in tread on offside front tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2012 46,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

cuts in tread on nearside front tyre

cuts in tread on offside front tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 38,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,405 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 ZTZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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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VO08 ZTZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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