2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · SV08 VEA
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 151,817 miles. MOT valid until 09 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV08 VEA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 151,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV08 VEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (SV08 VEA) between March 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SV08 VEA Mileage History
- 17/03/201148,911 mi
- 21/03/201149,122 mi+211 mi
- 16/11/201152,941 mi+3,819 mi
- 25/02/201364,901 mi+11,960 mi
- 14/02/201474,631 mi+9,730 mi
- 03/07/201587,173 mi+12,542 mi
- 28/06/201693,315 mi+6,142 mi
- 29/06/201798,256 mi+4,941 mi
- 22/08/2018108,876 mi+10,620 mi
- 22/08/2018108,876 mi
- 22/08/2019113,804 mi+4,928 mi
- 22/08/2020116,828 mi+3,024 mi
- 19/08/2021119,556 mi+2,728 mi
- 17/08/2022127,016 mi+7,460 mi
- 17/08/2023135,625 mi+8,609 mi
- 11/10/2024142,267 mi+6,642 mi
- 03/10/2025147,971 mi+5,704 mi
- 03/10/2025147,972 mi+1 mi
- 01/10/2026151,817 mi+3,845 mi
- 01/10/2026151,817 mi
Average of roughly 6,621 miles per year across 20 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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