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KW08 VPE

2008 Mini One

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,532 mi
Last recorded98,532 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 VPE
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 98,532 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 98,449 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))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 96,455 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 94,427 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 94,426 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 94,222 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 93,373 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 93,373 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 91,622 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 91,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coolant low

Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,540 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,334 miles

boot doesn't open from outside

Fail 17 Oct 2018 82,320 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

boot doesn't open from outside

Pass 20 Oct 2017 78,145 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 78,141 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML on

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,345 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,042 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,915 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 51,079 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 51,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,144 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 45,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,926 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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KW08 VPE is a 2008 Mini One in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KW08 VPE registered?

KW08 VPE is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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