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YA08 GVZ

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,569 mi
Last recorded62,569 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 GVZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 62,569 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 54,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 54,903 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 48,442 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2022 47,887 miles

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

Nearside door mirror cracked.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2022 47,887 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside door mirror cracked.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 47,458 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 47,458 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 47,227 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass damaged ()

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Fail 27 May 2020 47,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge canvas exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass damaged ()

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Pass 24 May 2019 46,394 miles

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

Nearside door mirror damaged.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 23 May 2018 44,779 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 42,906 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Fail 17 May 2017 42,902 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Pass 26 May 2016 40,799 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 40,749 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 38,985 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,116 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,332 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YA08 GVZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YA08 GVZ registered?

YA08 GVZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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