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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration FP08FBU
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 15 Nov 2025
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 71,618 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 71,419 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2024 5 Jun 202622 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,607 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 59,897 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
13 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 59,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 59,399 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2022 5 Jun 202613 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 59,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
15 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,658 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
14 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 54,933 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
8 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,968 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
11 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,787 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 49,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
18 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,759 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Rear rear exhaust corroded
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,033 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,315 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 38,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,566 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,314 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,381 MI
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FP08FBU was registered on 2008-04-25
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