2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RY05 VDO
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 122,535 miles. MOT valid until 02 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY05 VDO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 122,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY05 VDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (RY05 VDO) between July 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.
RY05 VDO Mileage History
- 05/07/200825,492 mi
- 15/07/200934,511 mi+9,019 mi
- 15/07/200934,511 mi
- 23/11/201042,250 mi+7,739 mi
- 26/11/201147,266 mi+5,016 mi
- 19/11/201252,922 mi+5,656 mi
- 23/11/201253,030 mi+108 mi
- 30/11/201358,727 mi+5,697 mi
- 10/12/201465,753 mi+7,026 mi
- 10/12/201465,753 mi
- 13/11/201571,334 mi+5,581 mi
- 03/12/201677,793 mi+6,459 mi
- 25/11/201784,032 mi+6,239 mi
- 25/11/201784,033 mi+1 mi
- 03/10/201887,834 mi+3,801 mi
- 03/10/201887,835 mi+1 mi
- 10/09/201992,136 mi+4,301 mi
- 26/09/202095,991 mi+3,855 mi
- 04/10/202199,826 mi+3,835 mi
- 27/09/2022102,992 mi+3,166 mi
- 03/10/2023107,458 mi+4,466 mi
- 27/09/2024112,476 mi+5,018 mi
- 16/09/2025117,523 mi+5,047 mi
- 29/09/2026122,535 mi+5,012 mi
Average of roughly 5,322 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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