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DS08 VVN

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,454 mi
Last recorded35,454 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VVN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 35,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 34,228 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocks and calipers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 32,850 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 32,349 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 32,349 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 31,508 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured by caliper (4.11 (a) (i))

tyre monitor light on

Pass 18 Jun 2019 30,194 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 29,382 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 27,652 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,281 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 23,355 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 21,175 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 18,088 miles

Near side rear tyre perished

Off side rear tyre perished

off side front tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 15,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,373 miles

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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DS08 VVN is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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DS08 VVN is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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