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CXZ 8954

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,578 mi
Last recorded85,578 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXZ 8954
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 85,578 miles

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

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

various suspension component slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 85,578 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides no effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

various suspension component slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2024 82,609 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 79,692 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 75,967 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 66,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 64,133 miles

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

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

Under body covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2019 64,133 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Seat belt light (7.1.6 (a))

Under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 61,653 miles

airbag lamp does not illuminate

plastic covers fitted making inspection of brake pipes difficult and unable to see all of them

Pass 12 Jan 2017 58,957 miles

plastic covers fitted covering most of the brake pipes making visual inspections difficult

Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,843 miles

Centre under sheild covering many components including brake pipes

Rear rusting rear brake discs

Fail 14 Jan 2016 53,843 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre under sheild covering many components including brake pipes

Rear rusting rear brake discs

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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CXZ 8954 is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was CXZ 8954 registered?

CXZ 8954 is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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