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2018 MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS2.0L PETROL

KA08 AHA

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With 33,287 miles recorded, this BLACK 2018 MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS runs on PETROL with a 1998cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 12/09/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/01/2027
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
1998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in September 2025 with no recorded defects. While the overall status is positive, the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in attention to consumables, specifically regarding tyres, which led to an immediate failure and rectification. The failure just one day prior to the pass indicates that while safety issues were identified, they were addressed reactively rather than through preventative maintenance. The" pattern is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,160 miles per year. There is a visible gap of over 5,000 miles between September 2024 and September 2025, following a much more rapid accumulation of nearly 9,000 miles in the preceding year. While the low mileage suggests less strain on the engine and drivetrain, the infrequent use can sometimes lead to rubber artwork degradation or brake corrosion if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the history shows recurring issues with uneven tyre wear. In 2022 and 2025, tyres were flagged for being worn on the edges or inner edges, which typically points to alignment issues, worn control arms, or faulty camber settings. It is essential to verify that the front alignment has been professionally corrected to prevent rapid replacement of expensive high-performance tyres.

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78
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 16:08
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in September 2025 with no recorded defects. While the overall status is positive, the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in attention to consumables, specifically regarding tyres, which led to an immediate failure and rectification. The failure just one day prior to the pass indicates that while safety issues were identified, they were addressed reactively rather than through preventative maintenance. The" pattern is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,160 miles per year. There is a visible gap of over 5,000 miles between September 2024 and September 2025, following a much more rapid accumulation of nearly 9,000 miles in the preceding year. While the low mileage suggests less strain on the engine and drivetrain, the infrequent use can sometimes lead to rubber artwork degradation or brake corrosion if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the history shows recurring issues with uneven tyre wear. In 2022 and 2025, tyres were flagged for being worn on the edges or inner edges, which typically points to alignment issues, worn control arms, or faulty camber settings. It is essential to verify that the front alignment has been professionally corrected to prevent rapid replacement of expensive high-performance tyres.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2018, this Mini John Cooper Works with plate KA08 AHA has undergone 5 MOT inspections since October 2022.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (4 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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