2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · MH05 DYA
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 72,902 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MH05 DYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 72,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MH05 DYA 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 (MH05 DYA) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 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 (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MH05 DYA Mileage History
- 12/04/202369,140 mi
- 10/04/202470,463 mi+1,323 mi
- 22/04/202571,926 mi+1,463 mi
- 08/04/202672,901 mi+975 mi
- 09/04/202672,902 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,257 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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