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FY08 YLW

2008 Mini One

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,438 mi
Last recorded124,438 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 YLW
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 124,438 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 124,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 117,721 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 117,399 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 117,399 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe worn and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 104,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked & perished 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 104,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked & perished 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,754 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 92,754 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 78,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 2115 size: 175/65R14H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 62,996 miles

CO% just passed test

Main beams badly adjusted

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 62,912 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Multiple splits (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

CO% just passed test

Main beams badly adjusted

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,300 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 47,922 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 47,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 40,400 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 37,576 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 32,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

wipers split and slightly smeary

Pass 12 Oct 2012 26,301 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,029 miles

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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FY08 YLW is a 2008 Mini One in Black 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 FY08 YLW registered?

FY08 YLW is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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