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EK08 EZB

2008 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,212 mi
Last recorded117,212 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 EZB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 117,212 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 117,096 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

emissions test aborted due to dense smoke

Fail 20 Jun 2019 117,091 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 113,710 miles

Unable to see brake fluid level.

Fail 12 Jan 2018 113,670 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Unable to hear washer pump (8.2.3)

Unable to see brake fluid level.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,994 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 102,446 miles

engine light on

engine noise

Fail 16 Nov 2015 102,446 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light on

engine noise

Fail 19 Nov 2014 97,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 97,434 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 87,424 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 75,483 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,745 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 40,428 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 40,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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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EK08 EZB is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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EK08 EZB is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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