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VA57 XDW

2008 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,549 mi
Last recorded91,549 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 XDW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 91,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire snapped

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm in sections (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2023 91,548 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire snapped

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm in sections (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,294 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 77,729 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 77,729 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 74,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 74,560 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 68,107 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 62,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge change soon

Pass 9 Feb 2017 57,525 miles

Offside rear tyre worn and perished

Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,427 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,943 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,627 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,666 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage and deterioration wheel rims.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 34,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage and deterioration wheel rims.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 16,542 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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VA57 XDW is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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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VA57 XDW is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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