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YK58 VRJ

2008 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,015 mi
Last recorded95,015 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 VRJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 95,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall and slightly more wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens also missing from lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leak nearing mot limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear binding slightly

offside front tyre wear more inner edge

rear fog lamp llight possible duller than normal due to product on lens

rear tyres wear/worn slightly more inner edges

tyre monitor light on

under trays fitted obscuring some test items

Fail 30 May 2022 95,014 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall and slightly more wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens also missing from lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leak nearing mot limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear binding slightly

offside front tyre wear more inner edge

rear fog lamp llight possible duller than normal due to product on lens

rear tyres wear/worn slightly more inner edges

tyre monitor light on

under trays fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 21 May 2021 86,820 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield at rear becoming loose

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap seal cracked

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front brake pad warning wire missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front jacking pad missing

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

Rear exhaust silencer been replaced with straight through pipe

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 86,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield at rear becoming loose

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap seal cracked

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front brake pad warning wire missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front jacking pad missing

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

Rear exhaust silencer been replaced with straight through pipe

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 79,712 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 78,562 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 57,898 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 56,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 56,865 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 51,312 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,042 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 49,042 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,683 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 37,902 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 27,457 miles

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

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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YK58 VRJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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YK58 VRJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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