2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · YK08 MHE
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 129,695 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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YK08 MHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2024
- 129,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK08 MHE 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 (YK08 MHE) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2024 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YK08 MHE Mileage History
- 18/05/2022119,212 mi
- 19/05/2023123,954 mi+4,742 mi
- 15/06/2023124,063 mi+109 mi
- 05/06/2024129,695 mi+5,632 mi
- 05/06/2024129,695 mi
Average of roughly 5,112 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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