2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LY08 FCE
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2008. Recorded mileage 134,996 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LY08 FCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 134,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LY08 FCE 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 (LY08 FCE) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Position lamp not working both n/s/f ad o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))”.
LY08 FCE Mileage History
- 15/08/2022121,347 mi
- 22/08/2023127,257 mi+5,910 mi
- 07/08/2024130,396 mi+3,139 mi
- 31/07/2025134,994 mi+4,598 mi
- 05/08/2025134,996 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,590 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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