2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · S5 HHT
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 92,052 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S5 HHT Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 92,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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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S5 HHT Mileage History
- 18/04/201116,920 mi
- 22/03/201222,706 mi+5,786 mi
- 19/03/201329,392 mi+6,686 mi
- 11/03/201437,177 mi+7,785 mi
- 24/03/201546,481 mi+9,304 mi
- 23/03/201651,904 mi+5,423 mi
- 28/07/201758,134 mi+6,230 mi
- 16/07/201860,527 mi+2,393 mi
- 29/07/201962,678 mi+2,151 mi
- 31/07/202064,822 mi+2,144 mi
- 07/07/202165,224 mi+402 mi
- 11/07/202266,520 mi+1,296 mi
- 19/07/202372,576 mi+6,056 mi
- 10/07/202478,373 mi+5,797 mi
- 10/07/202478,373 mi
- 03/07/202585,613 mi+7,240 mi
- 04/07/202585,623 mi+10 mi
- 10/07/202692,052 mi+6,429 mi
Average of roughly 4,934 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
S5 HHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (S5 HHT) between April 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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