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YK58 OVC

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,056 mi
Last recorded190,056 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 OVC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 190,056 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Dec 2024 183,230 miles

slight blow from front exhaust flexy, both headlights fogging, slight bind nearside rear brake.

Fail 30 Dec 2024 183,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up bottle, now working (3.5 (a))

slight blow from front exhaust flexy, both headlights fogging, slight bind nearside rear brake.

Pass 21 Dec 2023 176,456 miles

Heavy scrapping noise when turning steering wheel ( like metal against metal) seems internally inside of steering rack, no play in any components but would advise to get checked out and noise resolved.

Fail 21 Dec 2023 176,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Heavy scrapping noise when turning steering wheel ( like metal against metal) seems internally inside of steering rack, no play in any components but would advise to get checked out and noise resolved.

Pass 4 Jan 2023 170,340 miles

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 2 Mar 2022 167,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

slight wear offside rear tyre

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2022 167,192 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin turbo split and blowing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

slight wear offside rear tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 164,737 miles

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

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

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

os & ns outer sill covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Feb 2020 162,843 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 154,910 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 144,852 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 144,852 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 129,267 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,270 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,294 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 80,633 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/s rear tyre has small cuts on inner side wall

o/s rear brake pad sensor wire not fitted to pad securely

Fail 9 Sep 2013 80,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/s rear tyre has small cuts on inner side wall

o/s rear brake pad sensor wire not fitted to pad securely

Fail 19 Sep 2012 69,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,288 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 57,019 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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YK58 OVC is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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YK58 OVC is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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