2005 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · CA05 FMP
2005 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 107,386 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA05 FMP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 107,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA05 FMP 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 Cooper (CA05 FMP) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 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 (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively hose onto steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Central Oil leaking excessively from engine from cam cover leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified stamped motorsport use only (8.2.1.1 (a))”.
CA05 FMP Mileage History
- 17/11/2023102,095 mi
- 04/11/2024103,023 mi+928 mi
- 05/11/2024103,026 mi+3 mi
- 17/11/2025107,360 mi+4,334 mi
- 24/11/2025107,386 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 2,618 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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