2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SC08 AXY
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 161,749 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC08 AXY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 161,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC08 AXY 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 (SC08 AXY) between December 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SC08 AXY Mileage History
- 06/12/2022144,883 mi
- 10/12/2022144,986 mi+103 mi
- 21/12/2023150,694 mi+5,708 mi
- 08/01/2025152,370 mi+1,676 mi
- 03/03/2026161,749 mi+9,379 mi
Average of roughly 5,207 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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