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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration AX08FCV
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 27 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,220 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- under trays fitted
- slight oil leak
28 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,736 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 109,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
21 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 109,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
18 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,429 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 97,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
23 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,746 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2023 13 Jun 202620 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 78,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
22 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,943 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2022 13 Jun 202621 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 68,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 62,257 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021 13 Jun 202619 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 62,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
19 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,509 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,766 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,844 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
31 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 55,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,564 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,919 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016 13 Jun 20269 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,052 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,821 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2015 13 Jun 20265 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,031 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202629 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,081 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2013 13 Jun 202623 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,617 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2012 13 Jun 202623 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 30,617 MI
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AX08FCV was registered on 2008-06-27
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