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YC08 DFE

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,648 mi
Last recorded68,648 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 DFE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 68,648 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 66,801 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 65,031 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 64,408 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 63,503 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 63,491 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration burning oil (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

tpms light on dash

Pass 28 Jan 2021 63,014 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 63,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 61,181 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,115 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 44,853 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,996 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,466 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,971 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 25,971 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 22,835 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 20,100 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 14,680 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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YC08 DFE is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YC08 DFE registered?

YC08 DFE is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is YC08 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 DFE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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