2008 MINI 1.4L Petrol · RF57 KKW
2008 MINI (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 110,855 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF57 KKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/03/2026
- 110,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF57 KKW 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 (RF57 KKW) between June 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emissions test aborted due to smoke (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
RF57 KKW Mileage History
- 29/06/2023101,675 mi
- 31/08/2023101,689 mi+14 mi
- 19/09/2024108,275 mi+6,586 mi
- 14/10/2025110,832 mi+2,557 mi
- 02/03/2026110,855 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 3,432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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