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KU08 UOR

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,198 mi
Last recorded150,198 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 UOR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 150,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 147,445 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 138,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 129,999 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 129,918 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack rod worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack rod worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre curb cut on sidewall

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

alloy wheels curb damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2019 121,504 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 113,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wear inner edge / wheel alignment

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Wear inner edge 2nails one on edge ()

Offside Rear Tyre wear inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2018 113,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wear inner edge / wheel alignment

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Wear inner edge 2nails one on edge ()

Offside Rear Tyre wear inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2017 109,737 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 100,704 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 100,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate dash board (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 97,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 97,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 85,630 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 85,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,857 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,243 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 50,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,379 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 45,379 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 UOR is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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