2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RV05 FKB
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 167,028 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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RV05 FKB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2023
- 167,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV05 FKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (RV05 FKB) between August 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2023 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
RV05 FKB Mileage History
- 05/08/2022162,659 mi
- 15/08/2023166,989 mi+4,330 mi
- 14/10/2023167,023 mi+34 mi
- 18/10/2023167,028 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,635 miles per year across 4 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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