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MK08 XAL

2008 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,956 mi
Last recorded133,956 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 XAL
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 133,956 miles

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

Front brake back plates corroded both sides

Offside Front Outer Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 133,956 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front brake back plates corroded both sides

Offside Front Outer Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 128,662 miles

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

front subframe corroded

rear suspension corroeded

Fail 22 Nov 2024 128,650 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))

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))

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

front subframe corroded

rear suspension corroeded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 121,123 miles

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

off side front brake flexi loose

underside shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Nov 2023 121,123 miles

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

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

off side front brake flexi loose

underside shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Nov 2023 121,099 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever high

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 5 Dec 2022 114,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 112,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 111,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,904 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 102,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 99,016 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 95,386 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,661 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,755 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 42,487 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 32,069 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 31,661 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 31,661 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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MK08 XAL is a 2008 Mini One in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK08 XAL registered?

MK08 XAL is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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