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YH58 KYK

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,511 mi
Last recorded97,511 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 KYK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 97,511 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 97,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 91,255 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 91,221 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2023 83,856 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 83,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45ZRF17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 75,262 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 67,593 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 60,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 60,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,786 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,666 miles

front and rear subframes starting to corrode slightly

nearside upper shocker mounting slightly distorted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,937 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 32,171 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim - Advise eplacement (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 32,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Reflector isnsecure (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim - Advise eplacement (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 29,440 miles

Front brake pads low

Inner rim distorted on N/S front wheel - Advise replacement

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 25,353 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 16,612 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

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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YH58 KYK is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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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YH58 KYK is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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