2008 MINI Hatch · 102,651 MOT tests
2008 MINI Hatch reliability
2008 MINI Hatchs fail 38.8% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 21 Hatch years (102,651 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- 38.8%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 89,973
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 102,651
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: about average for its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 14.7% of tests fail here (156% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 MINI Hatch
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks14.7%
- Brakes8.3%
- Suspension8.2%
- Tyres6.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Body, chassis and structure4.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.89%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 4.29%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 4.23%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.19%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Hydrocarbons high after fast idle 3.05%
High hydrocarbons suggest unburnt fuel or engine faults, which can hurt fuel economy and need diagnosis before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.64%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.29%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.89%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.6%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (9.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.88%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.07%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 MINI Hatch reliable?
2008 MINI Hatchs fail 38.8% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 21 Hatch years (102,651 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 MINI Hatch MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.89% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (4.29% of tests), carbon monoxide high after fast idle (4.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 MINI Hatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 MINI Hatch shows 89,973 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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