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YY08 SDX

2008 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,928 mi
Last recorded93,928 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper Auto45,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 SDX
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 93,928 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 87,658 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,590 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2019 79,737 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 74,714 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 67,854 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 59,770 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2016 59,770 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 52,243 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,058 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,129 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 45,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 42,317 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,578 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 38,578 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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YY08 SDX is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 45,382 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY08 SDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY08 SDX registered?

YY08 SDX is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is YY08 SDX safe to buy?

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