2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RK05 USH
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 93,906 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK05 USH Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2022
- 93,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK05 USH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (RK05 USH) between March 2008 and March 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RK05 USH Mileage History
- 10/03/200820,423 mi
- 12/03/200928,679 mi+8,256 mi
- 09/03/201036,775 mi+8,096 mi
- 10/03/201036,783 mi+8 mi
- 10/01/201141,327 mi+4,544 mi
- 09/01/201249,206 mi+7,879 mi
- 09/01/201355,026 mi+5,820 mi
- 07/01/201462,027 mi+7,001 mi
- 05/01/201566,079 mi+4,052 mi
- 21/12/201674,994 mi+8,915 mi
- 07/12/201783,250 mi+8,256 mi
- 11/12/201783,250 mi
- 10/12/201884,890 mi+1,640 mi
- 02/12/201988,188 mi+3,298 mi
- 03/11/202090,040 mi+1,852 mi
- 28/03/202293,905 mi+3,865 mi
- 28/03/202293,906 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,231 miles per year across 17 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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