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WKZ 1878

2008 Mini Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,022 mi
Last recorded95,022 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper Auto45,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKZ 1878
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 95,022 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 95,006 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 87,802 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 87,791 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 77,820 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 69,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear & nail in edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 61,379 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 55,408 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 50,838 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,880 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,894 miles

n/s front tyre perished

Fail 22 Aug 2017 40,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 11 Aug 2016 34,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished, splitting down tread.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 29,207 miles

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 24,251 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 20,461 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,430 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 10,339 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

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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WKZ 1878 is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WKZ 1878, 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 WKZ 1878 registered?

WKZ 1878 is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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