2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SH05 XWP
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 121,655 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH05 XWP Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 121,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH05 XWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (SH05 XWP) between May 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SH05 XWP Mileage History
- 31/05/200818,749 mi
- 27/05/200921,835 mi+3,086 mi
- 05/06/201025,652 mi+3,817 mi
- 31/05/201129,698 mi+4,046 mi
- 16/06/201232,473 mi+2,775 mi
- 14/05/201334,378 mi+1,905 mi
- 18/05/201334,378 mi
- 10/05/201436,467 mi+2,089 mi
- 27/05/201538,262 mi+1,795 mi
- 18/05/201644,124 mi+5,862 mi
- 20/05/201644,151 mi+27 mi
- 17/05/201751,494 mi+7,343 mi
- 17/05/201751,494 mi
- 18/05/201862,675 mi+11,181 mi
- 01/06/201862,675 mi
- 15/05/201970,755 mi+8,080 mi
- 21/05/201970,772 mi+17 mi
- 03/06/202078,430 mi+7,658 mi
- 04/06/202078,430 mi
- 28/05/202183,243 mi+4,813 mi
- 07/06/202183,257 mi+14 mi
- 09/06/202183,253 mi-4 mi
- 07/06/202291,110 mi+7,857 mi
- 16/05/202398,318 mi+7,208 mi
- 31/05/2024108,661 mi+10,343 mi
- 31/05/2024108,661 mi
- 30/05/2025114,216 mi+5,555 mi
- 20/07/2026121,655 mi+7,439 mi
Average of roughly 5,674 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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