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VO08 SUE

2008 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,522 mi
Last recorded22,522 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 SUE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 22,522 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper from nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 22,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 22,290 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 22,167 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 21,874 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 21,508 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 21,263 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 19,981 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 19,888 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 18,416 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 18,409 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 16,971 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 15,716 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 19 Mar 2016 15,715 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking resvoiur pipe (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,744 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 27 Mar 2014 13,177 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2013 11,796 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,397 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 8,788 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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VO08 SUE is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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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VO08 SUE is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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