2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AD05 THV
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 97,587 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD05 THV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2023
- 97,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD05 THV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (AD05 THV) between June 2008 and May 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
AD05 THV Mileage History
- 23/06/200821,068 mi
- 14/07/200926,373 mi+5,305 mi
- 13/08/201029,485 mi+3,112 mi
- 12/08/201136,148 mi+6,663 mi
- 06/08/201243,914 mi+7,766 mi
- 06/08/201243,914 mi
- 16/09/201352,732 mi+8,818 mi
- 11/09/201454,531 mi+1,799 mi
- 11/09/201454,531 mi
- 14/09/201557,344 mi+2,813 mi
- 14/09/201557,344 mi
- 31/10/201661,494 mi+4,150 mi
- 31/10/201661,494 mi
- 25/10/201773,409 mi+11,915 mi
- 26/10/201773,411 mi+2 mi
- 12/09/201879,092 mi+5,681 mi
- 30/09/201982,850 mi+3,758 mi
- 30/09/201982,852 mi+2 mi
- 07/10/202084,608 mi+1,756 mi
- 07/10/202084,608 mi
- 09/12/202189,903 mi+5,295 mi
- 12/05/202397,587 mi+7,684 mi
- 12/05/202397,587 mi
Average of roughly 5,142 miles per year across 23 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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