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YA57 AUV

2008 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,154 mi
Last recorded112,154 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto41,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 AUV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 112,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 110,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 110,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 109,351 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 107,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 106,397 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 104,379 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 100,845 miles

Offside wiper rubber splitting

Oil leak ()

crack in offside lower windscreen not seriously affecting the view

Fail 5 Mar 2018 100,845 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside wiper rubber splitting

Oil leak ()

crack in offside lower windscreen not seriously affecting the view

Pass 28 Mar 2017 96,808 miles

trays & covers preventing the inspection of some components.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 92,180 miles

front brake pads 60% worn

Pass 9 Feb 2015 82,242 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,294 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 57,879 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,146 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,510 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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YA57 AUV is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 41,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA57 AUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YA57 AUV is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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