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YL08 HWK

2008 Mini One

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,588 mi
Last recorded79,588 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 HWK
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 79,588 miles

Exhaust flex section slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

fuel cap seal perished / cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2026 79,588 miles

Exhaust flex section slightly deteriorated

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

fuel cap seal perished / cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2025 77,435 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished / cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2025 77,435 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

fuel cap seal perished / cracking

Fail 13 Feb 2025 76,976 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 71,232 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 68,346 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 63,586 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 63,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 56,756 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 52,762 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 47,528 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,462 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 15 Feb 2017 39,835 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,763 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,310 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 28,992 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 24,166 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,467 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 15,802 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 15,802 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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YL08 HWK is a 2008 Mini One in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 63,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YL08 HWK registered?

YL08 HWK is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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