2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · KA54 ADE
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 104,600 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KA54 ADE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 104,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KA54 ADE Mileage History
- 24/10/201145,983 mi
- 23/10/201255,762 mi+9,779 mi
- 28/10/201365,589 mi+9,827 mi
- 03/06/201469,805 mi+4,216 mi
- 03/06/201469,805 mi
- 26/05/201576,058 mi+6,253 mi
- 26/05/201576,059 mi+1 mi
- 31/05/201679,449 mi+3,390 mi
- 08/06/201782,338 mi+2,889 mi
- 14/06/201782,365 mi+27 mi
- 27/06/201883,661 mi+1,296 mi
- 24/06/201989,566 mi+5,905 mi
- 24/06/201989,566 mi
- 11/11/202093,604 mi+4,038 mi
- 04/11/202194,408 mi+804 mi
- 08/11/202297,648 mi+3,240 mi
- 03/11/202399,801 mi+2,153 mi
- 07/11/2024102,415 mi+2,614 mi
- 08/11/2024102,415 mi
- 05/11/2025104,600 mi+2,185 mi
Average of roughly 4,177 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
KA54 ADE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (KA54 ADE) between October 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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