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YE08 UUW

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,204 mi
Last recorded81,204 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 UUW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 81,204 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 81,204 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 71,985 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 68,065 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 68,065 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 64,560 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 62,749 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 62,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve stem badly split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 59,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY near tread wear legal limits. Outer tread band has worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2018 54,634 miles

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

under trays/covers obscuring view of testable items

Pass 21 Dec 2017 50,833 miles

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,610 miles

Front small stone chip in side view

Fail 31 Mar 2016 46,609 miles

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

Front small stone chip in side view

Pass 11 Apr 2015 35,835 miles

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

discs worn

wipers split but clears screen

Pass 12 Apr 2014 30,104 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 23,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear tyres perished and cracked

wipers split and slightly smeary

Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,438 miles

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 24 May 2011 12,641 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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YE08 UUW is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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YE08 UUW is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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