2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · CA08 YRO
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16/07/2008. Recorded mileage 141,335 miles. MOT valid until 26/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1560cc
CA08 YRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 141,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CA08 YRO Mileage History
- 02/04/2024113,993 mi
- 14/03/2025127,565 mi+13,572 mi
- 17/04/2025128,512 mi+947 mi
- 14/05/2026141,332 mi+12,820 mi
- 28/05/2026141,335 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 12,705 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CA08 YRO 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 (CA08 YRO) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 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 (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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