2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SM08 FEO
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 May 2008. Recorded mileage 99,923 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Dec 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM08 FEO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2023
- 99,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM08 FEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (SM08 FEO) between May 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SM08 FEO Mileage History
- 24/05/202289,872 mi
- 26/05/202289,875 mi+3 mi
- 07/11/202399,923 mi+10,048 mi
Average of roughly 6,901 miles per year across 3 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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