2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · 29 SA
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 62,250 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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29 SA Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 62,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
29 SA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (29 SA) between May 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
29 SA Mileage History
- 02/05/200810,353 mi
- 19/06/200917,575 mi+7,222 mi
- 22/06/200917,576 mi+1 mi
- 08/03/201137,169 mi+19,593 mi
- 10/03/201137,170 mi+1 mi
- 16/03/201252,076 mi+14,906 mi
- 15/03/201354,962 mi+2,886 mi
- 15/03/201354,962 mi
- 13/08/201456,426 mi+1,464 mi
- 29/09/201557,304 mi+878 mi
- 07/11/201657,323 mi+19 mi
- 27/10/201757,436 mi+113 mi
- 02/11/201857,448 mi+12 mi
- 13/12/201957,495 mi+47 mi
- 07/12/202057,627 mi+132 mi
- 09/12/202157,712 mi+85 mi
- 07/12/202257,724 mi+12 mi
- 09/12/202360,166 mi+2,442 mi
- 12/12/202461,623 mi+1,457 mi
- 15/12/202562,250 mi+627 mi
Average of roughly 2,945 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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