2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · AY08 YHO
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 May 2008. Recorded mileage 151,881 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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AY08 YHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 151,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY08 YHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (AY08 YHO) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
AY08 YHO Mileage History
- 27/06/202494,438 mi
- 16/06/2025119,493 mi+25,055 mi
- 16/06/2025119,493 mi
- 23/06/2026150,721 mi+31,228 mi
- 06/07/2026151,881 mi+1,160 mi
Average of roughly 28,391 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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