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LE57 HDK

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,225 mi
Last recorded81,225 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 HDK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 81,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides have 1mm lip. (pads are good) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 71,893 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 71,893 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working Both Sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 68,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 68,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 64,297 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 64,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2021 62,537 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 60,697 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 55,338 miles

Service over due

Fail 26 Jan 2019 55,314 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2018 50,466 miles

covers prevent full inspection of some components

Fail 13 Jan 2018 56,390 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Jan 2017 46,548 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 41,191 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 33,685 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 28,791 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 24,777 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 20,137 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 14,526 miles

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

Offside front inner tyre wearing close to cords

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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LE57 HDK is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE57 HDK registered?

LE57 HDK is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is LE57 HDK safe to buy?

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