2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AY05 YDW
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 115,776 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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AY05 YDW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 115,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY05 YDW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (AY05 YDW) between March 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal goes to floor?? (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
AY05 YDW Mileage History
- 27/03/202396,844 mi
- 31/05/202396,862 mi+18 mi
- 16/05/2024111,055 mi+14,193 mi
- 28/08/2025115,776 mi+4,721 mi
- 28/08/2025115,776 mi
Average of roughly 7,815 miles per year across 5 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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