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YB57 UGA

2008 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,227 mi
Last recorded89,227 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 UGA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 89,227 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 85,278 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 81,348 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,892 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 73,680 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 71,477 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 71,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 66,498 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 60,100 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,354 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 44,914 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,775 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,488 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,308 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 33,313 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 33,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,234 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,616 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,592 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 22,683 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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YB57 UGA is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YB57 UGA registered?

YB57 UGA is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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