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YA57 HMU

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,472 mi
Last recorded79,472 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 HMU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 79,472 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 75,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 71,948 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 71,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front 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))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Feb 2023 62,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 52,531 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 52,530 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 46,963 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 42,744 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 5 Feb 2020 42,744 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear brake disc inner face heavily corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 40,077 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 39,772 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 39,613 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 37,758 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 35,694 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 33,491 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 31,624 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 31,624 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 29,559 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,298 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 HMU is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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YA57 HMU is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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