2008 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MINI
- Year
- 2008
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 15 April 2027 (304 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,074 mi
AI verdict AVOID 22/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2008 Mini has 22 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 20,074 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with these significant issues, makes it a high-risk purchase.
The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing a significant decrease from 67,741 miles in Feb 2015 to 61,237 miles in Mar 2016, and a drastic drop to only 290 miles/year between 2015 and 2025.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Feb 2015 (67,741 mi) and Mar 2016 (61,237 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
- Mileage decreased from 67,741 mi (Feb 2015) to 61,237 mi (Mar 2016) — possible odometer tampering.
- Brake system failures and advisories are a recurring pattern across multiple MOT tests.
- Suspension failures and advisories are a recurring pattern across multiple MOT tests.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate until April 2027, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
- No recent major failures or advisories were recorded on the most recent MOT in April 2026.
- The vehicle has a consistent, albeit low, annual mileage since 2015, suggesting regular use.
- The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2024 provides a high level of safety assurance for a 2008 model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/22 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | PASS | 20,074 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2012 | PASS | 28,632 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2013 | PASS | 36,927 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
|
| Feb 2014 | FAIL | 47,110 mi |
FAIL Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Coolant leak
|
| Feb 2014 | PASS | 47,111 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 67,741 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Mar 2016 | FAIL | 61,237 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 71,237 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| Jun 2017 | FAIL | 75,304 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
|
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 75,328 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 80,281 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2019 | FAIL | 87,250 mi |
MAJOR Stop lamp(s) not working High Level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 87,251 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | FAIL | 95,600 mi |
MAJOR Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) MAJOR Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 95,688 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Mar 2022 | FAIL | 99,682 mi |
MAJOR Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 99,682 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 102,162 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Apr 2024 | FAIL | 109,617 mi |
ADVISORY Coolant leak MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) MAJOR Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 109,619 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 109,898 mi |
MINOR Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Coolant leak
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| Apr 2026 | PASS | 110,683 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK08 HWH, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.