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YH58 YWL

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,372 mi
Last recorded102,372 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 YWL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 102,372 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 102,340 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 102,131 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 102,131 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 101,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 95,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 26 Feb 2022 89,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 20 Feb 2021 84,767 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 78,895 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,333 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 62,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,676 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,429 miles

wipers slightly deteriating

Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,238 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 39,238 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 20,821 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,454 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 16,454 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 12,261 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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YH58 YWL is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWL is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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