2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · ES05 SAD
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24/09/2008. Recorded mileage 111,131 miles. MOT valid until 26/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,131 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
ES05 SAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 111,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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ES05 SAD Mileage History
- 19/10/202396,220 mi
- 04/11/2024104,406 mi+8,186 mi
- 04/11/2024104,408 mi+2 mi
- 29/10/2025110,067 mi+5,659 mi
- 27/08/2026111,131 mi+1,064 mi
Average of roughly 5,222 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ES05 SAD 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 (ES05 SAD) between October 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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