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EK08 XWJ

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,743 mi
Last recorded58,743 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 XWJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 58,743 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 56,889 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 56,237 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 56,235 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 53,564 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 51,309 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 48,356 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 46,853 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 46,853 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,380 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 43,380 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 38,859 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,756 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,702 miles

NAIL IN THE N/S/F TYRE

Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,098 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 27,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

WARNING temperture gauge in the red gauge may be faulty

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,494 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

wipers smeary

Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Apr 2011 16,000 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 16,000 miles

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

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

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 XWJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK08 XWJ registered?

EK08 XWJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is EK08 XWJ safe to buy?

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