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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration SL08VXZ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 128,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,051 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- headlamp images deteriorating
- handbrake readings just met requirements
- all rear suspension components corroding
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,204 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear bumper bar corroded
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 115,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Seats out of use: Seats and seat belts not inspected.
- Rear Bumper bar is corroded.
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,426 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 106,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,982 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Belt side. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,820 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2019 12 Jun 20262 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 84,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick too metal (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake sensor broken (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Brake warning device not working correctly parking light on (3.3.D.3a)
- Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- water leaks
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
- oil leaks
- exhaust slightly smokey
3 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,747 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2018 12 Jun 20263 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,747 MI
12 Jun 20261 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,992 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,865 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,936 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,937 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2014 12 Jun 202610 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,662 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,662 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,998 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SL08VXZ was registered on 2008-04-24
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