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YA57 ECN

2008 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,059 mi
Last recorded94,059 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 ECN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 94,059 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 87,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tyres mixed run flat front- standard rear

Fail 21 Feb 2025 87,964 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tyres mixed run flat front- standard rear

Pass 4 Mar 2024 82,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 76,279 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 70,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 62,639 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f tyre getting low - 3mm

Pass 7 Feb 2020 50,325 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 37,858 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 32,283 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Fail 21 Feb 2018 32,283 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 22 Feb 2017 29,741 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,541 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test

Stonechips on windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,001 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,267 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 17,075 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 14,227 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 11,375 miles

Nearside Outer Front 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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YA57 ECN is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA57 ECN registered?

YA57 ECN is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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