2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SB05 YOY
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 93,136 miles. MOT valid until 04 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB05 YOY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 93,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB05 YOY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (SB05 YOY) between August 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 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 (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
SB05 YOY Mileage History
- 28/08/200834,728 mi
- 29/08/200834,728 mi
- 25/08/200939,989 mi+5,261 mi
- 09/11/201045,765 mi+5,776 mi
- 10/11/201152,179 mi+6,414 mi
- 13/09/201257,415 mi+5,236 mi
- 21/08/201365,164 mi+7,749 mi
- 27/08/201471,767 mi+6,603 mi
- 27/08/201577,219 mi+5,452 mi
- 05/10/201681,702 mi+4,483 mi
- 05/10/201681,702 mi
- 08/11/201785,574 mi+3,872 mi
- 07/02/201986,281 mi+707 mi
- 11/02/202088,183 mi+1,902 mi
- 12/02/202088,183 mi
- 08/02/202190,246 mi+2,063 mi
- 21/02/202290,720 mi+474 mi
- 22/02/202290,720 mi
- 06/09/202491,639 mi+919 mi
- 06/09/202491,639 mi
- 20/08/202592,500 mi+861 mi
- 25/08/202693,136 mi+636 mi
Average of roughly 3,247 miles per year across 22 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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