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YE58 YHO

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

10,487 mi
Last recorded10,487 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 YHO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2025 10,487 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

rear bumper crash bar corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 119,740 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 115,974 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

under vehicle general surface corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2022 115,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle general surface corrosion

Pass 1 May 2021 112,445 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 104,935 miles

Front corrosion

Nearside Front mud guard slightly damaged

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

Rear corrosion near chassis near rear bumper both sides

under trays on

Pass 20 Dec 2017 94,929 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Registration plate lamp slightly deteriorated, but still emitting more than 50% light.

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 94,929 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATED (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Registration plate lamp slightly deteriorated, but still emitting more than 50% light.

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 77,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,492 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

air conditioning leak

front wiper blades split

lower coolant hose not secure

Fail 25 Nov 2014 74,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

air conditioning leak

front wiper blades split

lower coolant hose not secure

Pass 29 May 2014 71,242 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 71,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,560 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 59,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 47,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 47,263 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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YE58 YHO is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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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YE58 YHO is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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