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FV08 EOA

2008 Mini One

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,342 mi
Last recorded94,342 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 EOA
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2025 94,342 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep split inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low PRS, adjusted lamp, no further fault found (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Oct 2024 93,165 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 90,945 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 90,943 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 88,560 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 88,556 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coolant level low

Pass 11 Jun 2021 81,101 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 11 Jun 2020 74,864 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,937 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 69,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,441 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,072 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 49,500 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 42,942 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,119 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,967 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 25,093 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,093 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 17,710 miles

Boot release button not working but boot can still be opened with key

L/H/ front wiper blade split on end but still clearing the screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

R/H/ front wiper blade split on end but still clearing the screen

Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,710 miles

Boot release button not working but boot can still be opened with key

L/H/ front wiper blade split on end but still clearing the screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

R/H/ front wiper blade split on end but still clearing the screen

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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FV08 EOA is a 2008 Mini One in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 63,281 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV08 EOA registered?

FV08 EOA is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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