2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · KB05 KWK
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 89,806 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KB05 KWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 89,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KB05 KWK Mileage History
- 14/11/202281,302 mi
- 13/11/202383,753 mi+2,451 mi
- 12/11/202486,343 mi+2,590 mi
- 12/11/202589,806 mi+3,463 mi
- 12/11/202589,806 mi
Average of roughly 2,839 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KB05 KWK 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 (KB05 KWK) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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