2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · CA08 FDP
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 147,389 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA08 FDP Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2024
- 147,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA08 FDP 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 (CA08 FDP) between June 2011 and September 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
CA08 FDP Mileage History
- 09/06/201139,128 mi
- 25/05/201244,920 mi+5,792 mi
- 17/05/201348,850 mi+3,930 mi
- 28/05/201453,236 mi+4,386 mi
- 26/05/201562,410 mi+9,174 mi
- 13/05/201678,923 mi+16,513 mi
- 05/06/201796,348 mi+17,425 mi
- 05/06/201796,348 mi
- 21/05/2018108,290 mi+11,942 mi
- 21/05/2018108,290 mi
- 17/05/2019119,714 mi+11,424 mi
- 23/09/2020131,732 mi+12,018 mi
- 29/09/2020131,742 mi+10 mi
- 14/09/2021134,036 mi+2,294 mi
- 01/09/2022137,523 mi+3,487 mi
- 12/09/2023143,577 mi+6,054 mi
- 03/10/2023144,029 mi+452 mi
- 02/09/2024147,389 mi+3,360 mi
- 02/09/2024147,389 mi
Average of roughly 8,180 miles per year across 19 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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