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LO08 FZM

2008 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,715 mi
Last recorded62,715 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 FZM
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 62,715 miles

Vehicle undertray covers fitted underneath

Fail 21 Mar 2026 62,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Vehicle undertray covers fitted underneath

Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,191 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 60,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 59,634 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 59,530 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 58,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 55,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight coolant leak apparent

Pass 19 May 2018 49,539 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 49,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 47,993 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 25 Jan 2018 47,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 38,177 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 38,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,271 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 29,025 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 29,021 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 26,541 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,145 miles

front wiper blades showing sign deterioration.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 23,145 miles

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

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

front wiper blades showing sign deterioration.

Pass 14 May 2012 18,757 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f under shield damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 13,159 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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LO08 FZM is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 59,398 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LO08 FZM registered?

LO08 FZM is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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