2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RF05 KVV
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 130,524 miles. MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RF05 KVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 130,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RF05 KVV Mileage History
- 14/09/2023127,232 mi
- 20/09/2024127,540 mi+308 mi
- 08/09/2025128,903 mi+1,363 mi
- 24/08/2026130,524 mi+1,621 mi
- 24/08/2026130,524 mi
Average of roughly 1,118 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF05 KVV 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 (RF05 KVV) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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