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PJ08 FKU

2008 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,203 mi
Last recorded75,203 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 FKU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 75,203 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 71,389 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 67,941 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 67,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 62,940 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 57,664 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 52,876 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 52,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 48,294 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 48,294 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 44,537 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 44,108 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 40,972 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 37,423 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 34,360 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 30,487 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 27,571 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 24,037 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,292 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level low

Fail 8 Mar 2011 15,450 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,450 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PJ08 FKU is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PJ08 FKU registered?

PJ08 FKU is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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