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LY57 AAO

2008 Mini One

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,932 mi
Last recorded108,932 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 AAO
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 108,932 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 108,932 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 108,566 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 108,566 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant Level Low In Bottle

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 106,436 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 106,428 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper trim loose

No Coolant In Coolant Bottle

Pass 12 Aug 2022 104,514 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 104,514 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Red Tyre pressure monitoring system Light on

Pass 13 Aug 2021 104,135 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 104,133 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))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 102,582 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 98,612 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 91,289 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 87,119 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve spilt and deteriorating

nearside and offside front discs lightly worn

Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,458 miles

Coolant tank level low

Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,740 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,611 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 47,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,680 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,132 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 15,755 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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LY57 AAO is a 2008 Mini One in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY57 AAO registered?

LY57 AAO is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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