2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · CU08 LWM
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 52,934 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU08 LWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 52,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU08 LWM 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 (CU08 LWM) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip lo”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
CU08 LWM Mileage History
- 27/07/202347,649 mi
- 10/08/202347,730 mi+81 mi
- 02/08/202450,508 mi+2,778 mi
- 11/09/202552,934 mi+2,426 mi
- 13/09/202552,934 mi
Average of roughly 2,478 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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