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YS08 FZJ

2008 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,477 mi
Last recorded93,477 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 FZJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 93,477 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 88,956 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 86,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,070 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside/rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 74,307 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front tyre down to 3mm

Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,996 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 67,142 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 64,176 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,043 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,718 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,314 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre out er sidewall no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,251 miles

nearside front tyre damage to outer sidewall no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 30 May 2012 38,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,226 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 23,226 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YS08 FZJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YS08 FZJ registered?

YS08 FZJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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