2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · FA05 XSF
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 131,509 miles. MOT valid until 13/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,509 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
FA05 XSF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 131,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FA05 XSF Mileage History
- 26/02/200823,199 mi
- 26/02/200823,199 mi
- 20/02/200930,445 mi+7,246 mi
- 20/10/201042,856 mi+12,411 mi
- 20/10/201042,856 mi
- 25/10/201149,527 mi+6,671 mi
- 25/10/201149,527 mi
- 30/10/201255,668 mi+6,141 mi
- 18/10/201362,521 mi+6,853 mi
- 23/10/201362,597 mi+76 mi
- 09/12/201469,481 mi+6,884 mi
- 11/12/201469,482 mi+1 mi
- 08/12/201572,842 mi+3,360 mi
- 12/11/201678,779 mi+5,937 mi
- 18/11/201783,745 mi+4,966 mi
- 03/12/201888,974 mi+5,229 mi
- 02/12/201996,319 mi+7,345 mi
- 04/12/2020102,424 mi+6,105 mi
- 04/12/2021106,059 mi+3,635 mi
- 08/12/2022112,216 mi+6,157 mi
- 09/12/2023119,621 mi+7,405 mi
- 14/12/2024127,153 mi+7,532 mi
- 14/02/2026131,509 mi+4,356 mi
Average of roughly 6,028 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
FA05 XSF 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 (FA05 XSF) between February 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”.
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