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VT57 CUC

2008 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,038 mi
Last recorded112,038 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT57 CUC
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 112,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 105,730 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 105,714 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe after CAT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 101,538 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 100,707 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 95,551 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 95,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

TPMS

Pass 3 Jun 2021 92,219 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 92,219 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 73,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 67,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks [3000 miles] (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks [3000 miles] (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,975 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 61,170 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,826 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 51,549 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 43,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2012 34,964 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 34,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 28,114 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 21,560 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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VT57 CUC is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VT57 CUC registered?

VT57 CUC is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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