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AK08 LEX

2014 Mini Unknown

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,556 mi
Last recorded114,556 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mini Unknown49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 LEX
MakeMini
ModelUnknown
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 114,556 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 107,985 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 1 Aug 2024 107,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Aug 2023 99,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Oct 2022 92,215 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 92,215 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 80,105 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 Nov 2021 80,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 64,520 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 64,520 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 53,305 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 36,761 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 25,243 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 25,243 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

How Reliable is the Mini Unknown?

Based on 9,619 MOT tests across 1,014 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
5,876
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
1,014
On UK Roads
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AK08 LEX is a 2014 Mini Unknown in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Mini Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 49,454 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this Mini Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK08 LEX registered?

AK08 LEX is a 2014 Mini Unknown, first registered on 26 September 2014.

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