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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration FP08FBL
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expires 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 121,634 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 121,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,891 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,370 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,975 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2022 5 Jun 202628 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,519 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front bumper damaged
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on edges, on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on edges, on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
- Front bumper damaged
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components
- Nearside Front brake sensor wire insecure
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,821 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated damaged
- Front Bumper damaged
27 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,498 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) 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
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated damaged
- Front Bumper damaged
27 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,758 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2019 5 Jun 20268 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,985 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front bumper damaged
- under trays fitted
22 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,628 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2017 5 Jun 202621 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 65,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,132 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2016 5 Jun 20262 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,667 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2015 5 Jun 20264 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,109 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2014 5 Jun 20264 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 33,109 MI
5 Jun 20262 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,400 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2013 5 Jun 20266 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,506 MI
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FP08FBL was registered on 2008-04-12
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