2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · EV05 DOC
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 82,500 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EV05 DOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 82,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EV05 DOC 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 (EV05 DOC) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
EV05 DOC Mileage History
- 20/01/202362,338 mi
- 21/12/202367,392 mi+5,054 mi
- 24/01/202576,347 mi+8,955 mi
- 27/01/202576,377 mi+30 mi
- 17/01/202682,500 mi+6,123 mi
Average of roughly 6,737 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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