2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DY05 VPN
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2005. Recorded mileage 110,206 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
DY05 VPN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2023
- 110,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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DY05 VPN Mileage History
- 23/12/202196,826 mi
- 03/10/2022102,908 mi+6,082 mi
- 03/10/2022102,908 mi
- 29/09/2023110,206 mi+7,298 mi
Average of roughly 7,574 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DY05 VPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (DY05 VPN) between December 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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