2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · HV05 VCP
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 113,268 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV05 VCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 113,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV05 VCP 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 (HV05 VCP) between August 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top support mount bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
HV05 VCP Mileage History
- 16/08/202280,710 mi
- 19/08/202280,712 mi+2 mi
- 12/05/202588,283 mi+7,571 mi
- 12/05/202588,283 mi
- 05/05/2026113,268 mi+24,985 mi
Average of roughly 8,758 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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