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YX57 LYA

2008 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,443 mi
Last recorded182,443 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper D89,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 LYA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 182,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 178,120 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 166,365 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 166,365 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 161,692 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 154,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively wire insecure (1.6 (c))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 154,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively wire insecure (1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 143,538 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 143,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 135,684 miles

N/s no plate bulb lense missing

Fail 15 Feb 2018 135,684 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement O/s/r wheel (3.5.1k)

Brake pads low / o/s/r outer

N/s no plate bulb lense missing

Pass 8 Feb 2017 131,405 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has minor damage

Pass 20 Jan 2016 125,279 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 125,279 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 111,808 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 89,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2014 89,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 71,345 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,851 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 30,227 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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YX57 LYA is a 2008 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 89,516 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX57 LYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX57 LYA registered?

YX57 LYA is a 2008 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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