2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · HX05 VLB
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 89,221 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HX05 VLB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2023
- 89,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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HX05 VLB Mileage History
- 14/07/202283,472 mi
- 14/07/202283,472 mi
- 10/07/202389,221 mi+5,749 mi
Average of roughly 5,817 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
HX05 VLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (HX05 VLB) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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