MINI MINI (2008)
Worse than most 2008 Mini Minis
The CarHunch Score (0–100) ranks this vehicle against other 2008 Mini Minis in our database.
A score of 5 means this vehicle performs better than approximately 5% of similar vehicles based on its MOT history.
The score combines three factors: MOT pass rate (how often it passes first time), defect severity (how serious the faults found are), and number of MOT tests recorded (more tests = higher confidence).
Based on 37,116 similar vehicles.
Complete MOT History
Detailed test results, advisories, and failure history
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MOT History for SJ58VOM
MINI MINI (2008) - 1,598cc Petrol
Found 12 MOT records for SJ58VOM
Test History
Safety-Critical Failures in History
Some past MOT failures were safety-critical (e.g., brake pipe leaks, ABS faults, structural corrosion). This historical summary highlights patterns for comparison; it is not a current inspection.
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Pattern Summary
Recurring patterns identified across 12 tests. Enable JavaScript for AI-powered insights.
📋 Recent MOTs
Most recent 3 tests (always shown for transparency):
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides ( (f) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ( (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ( (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive ( (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ( (d) (ii)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
- Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value ( (a) (ii)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value ( (a) (ii)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
- Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm ( (e)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ( (e)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play ( (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation ( (d))
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side ( (a))
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding ( (f))
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side ( (a))
- Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation ( (d))
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding ( (f))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (.2 (c))
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken ( (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( (d) (ii))
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