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YL57 DXZ

2008 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,153 mi
Last recorded118,153 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 DXZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 118,153 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened OSF & both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

emissions just passed on retest

Fail 31 Mar 2025 118,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both NS & OS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened OSF & both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 108,977 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 108,929 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2023 107,822 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 106,697 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,174 miles

Clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 97,822 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,884 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 80,550 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2018 78,661 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 78,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 66,974 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,508 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2016 56,508 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

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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YL57 DXZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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YL57 DXZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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