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HV08 VMA

2008 Mini One

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,760 mi
Last recorded60,760 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 VMA
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 60,760 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 57,916 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 56,063 miles

Central Front brake light not working

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 56,063 miles

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

Central Front brake light not working

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 52,460 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 52,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 50,176 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 47,830 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 46,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm, bald on outer edge and small split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 46,229 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated and upper back ground peeling off (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm, bald on outer edge and small split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 42,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 42,652 miles

Emissions not tested NO OIL ... (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 37,869 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 37,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 32,713 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 32,713 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres 2.5 mm limit 1.6 mm

Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,832 miles

rear tyres 2 / 3 mm

Fail 17 Apr 2015 26,832 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres 2 / 3 mm

Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,218 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 21,516 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,516 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

minor damage nearside front wheel rim.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,937 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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HV08 VMA is a 2008 Mini One in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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HV08 VMA is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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