2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RA05 FBE
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 May 2005. Recorded mileage 116,529 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA05 FBE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2022
- 116,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA05 FBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (RA05 FBE) between April 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2022 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), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high visibility lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer badly corroded (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
RA05 FBE Mileage History
- 13/04/2022116,520 mi
- 01/08/2022116,528 mi+8 mi
- 12/09/2022116,529 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 22 miles per year across 3 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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