2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · PY08 ESN
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 May 2008. Recorded mileage 93,749 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PY08 ESN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 93,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PY08 ESN Mileage History
- 14/03/202482,330 mi
- 19/03/202586,386 mi+4,056 mi
- 02/04/202586,389 mi+3 mi
- 05/06/202693,748 mi+7,359 mi
- 08/06/202693,749 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,113 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PY08 ESN 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 (PY08 ESN) between March 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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