2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · MW05 TYU
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 110,402 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW05 TYU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 110,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW05 TYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (MW05 TYU) between July 2008 and July 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (41 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
MW05 TYU Mileage History
- 04/07/20088,433 mi
- 29/06/200912,421 mi+3,988 mi
- 01/07/201021,134 mi+8,713 mi
- 01/07/201129,961 mi+8,827 mi
- 13/08/201247,160 mi+17,199 mi
- 10/06/201357,710 mi+10,550 mi
- 10/06/201464,274 mi+6,564 mi
- 04/06/201568,260 mi+3,986 mi
- 08/06/201671,479 mi+3,219 mi
- 15/06/201671,548 mi+69 mi
- 07/06/201774,494 mi+2,946 mi
- 09/06/201774,519 mi+25 mi
- 05/06/201884,017 mi+9,498 mi
- 05/06/201884,019 mi+2 mi
- 30/05/201993,196 mi+9,177 mi
- 30/05/201993,196 mi
- 10/06/202099,192 mi+5,996 mi
- 10/06/202099,192 mi
- 09/06/2021100,486 mi+1,294 mi
- 09/06/2021100,486 mi
- 29/06/2022101,433 mi+947 mi
- 23/06/2023104,312 mi+2,879 mi
- 29/06/2024107,343 mi+3,031 mi
- 03/07/2025110,123 mi+2,780 mi
- 11/07/2025110,402 mi+279 mi
Average of roughly 5,992 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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