2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · CE08 YLB
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 146,147 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE08 YLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/10/2025
- 146,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE08 YLB 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 (CE08 YLB) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”.
CE08 YLB Mileage History
- 30/09/2021114,540 mi
- 22/09/2022123,010 mi+8,470 mi
- 12/10/2023132,309 mi+9,299 mi
- 26/09/2024140,730 mi+8,421 mi
- 21/10/2025146,147 mi+5,417 mi
Average of roughly 7,789 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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