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KU08 LUA

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,873 mi
Last recorded91,873 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 LUA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 91,873 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 91,816 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 18 Dec 2024 88,906 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 88,904 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 86,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,287 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 85,650 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 84,373 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 78,190 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 78,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 74,220 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 68,247 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 56,853 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 56,853 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,568 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 55,505 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,652 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,120 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,594 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,967 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 15,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 15,531 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,288 miles

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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KU08 LUA is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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.

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KU08 LUA is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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