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YA57 FWG

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,617 mi
Last recorded83,617 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 FWG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 83,617 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under body corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2025 77,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 77,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 77,625 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 77,547 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 71,178 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 63,374 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,365 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 63,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 62,261 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 59,433 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 54,524 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 54,498 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 47,478 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,478 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,701 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,034 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 40,034 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,556 miles

Coolant leak

underside heavly covered

Fail 28 Sep 2011 33,550 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside heavly covered

Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,032 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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YA57 FWG is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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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YA57 FWG is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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