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NK08 PTY

2008 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,474 mi
Last recorded96,474 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 PTY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 96,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn - recommend replacing when brake pads due to be replaced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 96,474 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits CO2 content - 1.46 Hydrocarbons also in excess of limits -343PPM Lambda below range - 0.968 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective SEALING DEVICE SPLIT (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning lamp on (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPERS NOT TESTED (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn - recommend replacing when brake pads due to be replaced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 87,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 87,355 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 81,007 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 81,005 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 74,778 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 67,559 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 63,278 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 62,471 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 59,617 miles

Coolant leak ()

off side front tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,940 miles

Oil leak ()

off side front brake is binding

Pass 8 May 2017 53,651 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 51,139 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 48,224 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,741 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,936 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion in places

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

both rear tyres are starting to crack and split

off side front tyre is getting low on tread and starting to crack and split

Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,915 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,704 miles

advise rear brake discs

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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NK08 PTY is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK08 PTY registered?

NK08 PTY is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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