2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SV08 KTP
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 May 2008. Recorded mileage 78,265 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV08 KTP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 78,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV08 KTP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (SV08 KTP) between May 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 95 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Pirelli 205/45/17 84V Run Flat (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
SV08 KTP Mileage History
- 04/05/201122,567 mi
- 04/05/201122,567 mi
- 18/04/201230,663 mi+8,096 mi
- 13/05/201335,011 mi+4,348 mi
- 22/10/201441,588 mi+6,577 mi
- 01/05/201543,887 mi+2,299 mi
- 03/05/201645,078 mi+1,191 mi
- 04/05/201645,078 mi
- 02/05/201745,782 mi+704 mi
- 03/05/201745,783 mi+1 mi
- 30/04/201846,791 mi+1,008 mi
- 30/04/201846,793 mi+2 mi
- 20/05/201950,101 mi+3,308 mi
- 21/05/201950,102 mi+1 mi
- 01/12/202054,382 mi+4,280 mi
- 21/02/202259,087 mi+4,705 mi
- 09/02/202362,677 mi+3,590 mi
- 14/02/202468,733 mi+6,056 mi
- 20/02/202468,855 mi+122 mi
- 13/02/202574,744 mi+5,889 mi
- 14/02/202574,745 mi+1 mi
- 16/02/202678,174 mi+3,429 mi
- 26/02/202678,265 mi+91 mi
Average of roughly 3,759 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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