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VX08 WMA

2008 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,588 mi
Last recorded76,588 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 WMA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 76,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover and turbo oil return. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 72,365 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 72,365 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 71,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides on inside @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 69,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 69,748 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Linkage seized and cable overadjusted (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 68,116 miles

Nearside Park brake effort slightly low

Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,531 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 64,530 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 59,908 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2018 55,578 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2017 51,534 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 46,272 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 43,423 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 39,978 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,985 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 20,718 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 10,326 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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VX08 WMA is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX08 WMA registered?

VX08 WMA is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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