2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · KB05 KXC
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 109,017 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB05 KXC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2024
- 109,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB05 KXC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (KB05 KXC) between January 2024 and January 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2024 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
KB05 KXC Mileage History
- 18/01/2024109,015 mi
- 20/01/2024109,017 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 334 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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