2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · GU05 CAA
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 138,295 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU05 CAA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2024
- 138,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU05 CAA 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 (GU05 CAA) between April 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2024 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 (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
GU05 CAA Mileage History
- 19/04/2022126,664 mi
- 27/04/2022126,803 mi+139 mi
- 25/01/2024138,292 mi+11,489 mi
- 31/01/2024138,295 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,516 miles per year across 4 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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