2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LT05 VLZ
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 40,029 miles. MOT valid until 27/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
LT05 VLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 40,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LT05 VLZ Mileage History
- 24/04/202338,109 mi
- 24/04/202438,633 mi+524 mi
- 24/04/202539,987 mi+1,354 mi
- 24/04/202539,987 mi
- 21/04/202640,029 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LT05 VLZ 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 (LT05 VLZ) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 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 (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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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