2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AM08 FCZ
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 70,693 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM08 FCZ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 70,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM08 FCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (AM08 FCZ) between March 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
AM08 FCZ Mileage History
- 01/03/201110,874 mi
- 01/03/201110,874 mi
- 28/02/201214,450 mi+3,576 mi
- 21/02/201317,985 mi+3,535 mi
- 26/02/201422,169 mi+4,184 mi
- 27/02/201524,977 mi+2,808 mi
- 03/03/201629,584 mi+4,607 mi
- 09/03/201733,921 mi+4,337 mi
- 15/03/201837,874 mi+3,953 mi
- 26/04/201942,203 mi+4,329 mi
- 14/04/202043,715 mi+1,512 mi
- 14/04/202043,915 mi+200 mi
- 21/04/202144,786 mi+871 mi
- 20/04/202248,518 mi+3,732 mi
- 19/04/202351,481 mi+2,963 mi
- 08/05/202454,814 mi+3,333 mi
- 06/05/202561,883 mi+7,069 mi
- 28/04/202670,693 mi+8,810 mi
- 28/04/202670,693 mi
Average of roughly 3,946 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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