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YC58 KGJ

2008 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,385 mi
Last recorded94,385 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 KGJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 94,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 91,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 91,826 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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 88,340 miles

Headlights foggy

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

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

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

Underbody surface corrosion

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Fail 23 May 2024 88,340 miles

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

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

Headlights foggy

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

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

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

Underbody surface corrosion

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Fail 8 May 2024 88,213 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))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 85,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023 85,286 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 84,764 miles

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

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 80,709 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 80,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 80,689 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 84H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Edges 175/65/15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 78,158 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads friction material equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to rear sub-frame

NSF lower wishbone rear bush has play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

OSF lower wishbone rear bush has play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Play detected in NSF inner steering arm

Play detected in OSF inner steering arm

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 78,158 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads friction material equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to rear sub-frame

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

NSF lower wishbone rear bush has play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

OSF lower wishbone rear bush has play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Play detected in NSF inner steering arm

Play detected in OSF inner steering arm

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 70,905 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 70,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,684 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 58,666 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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 56,614 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 56,439 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 51,821 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 45,139 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 31,953 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 25,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 20,306 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 14,598 miles

exhaust heat sheild fouling rear exhaust

Fail 26 Oct 2011 14,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heat sheild fouling rear exhaust

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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YC58 KGJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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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YC58 KGJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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