2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LT05 ACU
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 117,408 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LT05 ACU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 117,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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LT05 ACU Mileage History
- 04/02/200828,583 mi
- 01/08/200954,886 mi+26,303 mi
- 01/08/200954,886 mi
- 13/11/200958,532 mi+3,646 mi
- 16/11/200958,549 mi+17 mi
- 12/11/201066,504 mi+7,955 mi
- 11/10/201171,029 mi+4,525 mi
- 05/10/201273,898 mi+2,869 mi
- 25/06/201375,588 mi+1,690 mi
- 17/06/201476,608 mi+1,020 mi
- 23/06/201579,508 mi+2,900 mi
- 02/06/201682,022 mi+2,514 mi
- 25/05/201794,637 mi+12,615 mi
- 11/06/2018100,923 mi+6,286 mi
- 20/12/2023108,773 mi+7,850 mi
- 06/12/2024110,592 mi+1,819 mi
- 17/12/2025117,408 mi+6,816 mi
Average of roughly 4,971 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
LT05 ACU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (LT05 ACU) between February 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 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 (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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