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WX58 YTZ

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,690 mi
Last recorded89,690 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX58 YTZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 89,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 80,039 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 69,886 miles

Coolant leak area of water pump

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside edge of tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 69,886 miles

Coolant leak area of water pump

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside edge of tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 66,886 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 66,884 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 64,421 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 64,416 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 61,904 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 61,903 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 60,582 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 59,102 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 50,863 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 50,863 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 46,234 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 39,942 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 39,849 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 39,849 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 32,203 miles

near side front inner track rod has slight play

off side front brakes slightly binding

off side front outer brake pad starting to get low

Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,308 miles

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

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

off side front has slight brake bind

Pass 16 Nov 2011 12,771 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 12,748 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 12,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 12,259 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,259 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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WX58 YTZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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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What year was WX58 YTZ registered?

WX58 YTZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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